Pubdate: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 Source: Bradenton Herald (FL) Copyright: 2003 Bradenton Herald Contact: http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradentonherald/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/58 Author: Cindye Baily REHAB CENTER OPPOSED I have served on the board of the Kinnan Elementary PTO for three years, the last year as president. I am shocked and appalled that anyone in our community, including the elected commissioners, could even consider supporting a facility like the Salvation Army's proposed adult rehabilitation center so close to our children. We are a young community trying to grow; allowing a complex of recovering addicts into our back yards and school playground is not only insulting, it is irresponsible as well. Anyone who believes the sole intent of the Salvation Army is to help the surrounding community with its alleged drug problem is naive. This is all about money, plain and simple. That a charity with such a good reputation is willing to endanger the children of the community that supports them speaks volumes about the intent of the Salvation Army. It is my hope that our community, our planning department and our elected officials will see this, and vote a strong, resounding no when asked if they support this organization's lack of regard for our community and children. CINDYE BAILY Kinnan Elementary Parent - --- MAP posted-by: SHeath(DPFFlorida)