Pubdate: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 Source: Ingersoll Times (CN ON) Copyright: 2004 Annex Publishing & Printing Inc. Contact: http://ingersolltimes.ca/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2387 Author: Eric Zaitz Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v04/n311/a01.html?23339 DRUG STORY DID DESERVE FRONT PAGE This is a response to an editorial in Wed., Feb. 18 edition of the Ingersoll Times written by Jennifer Vandermeer. In regards to putting the drug bust on page five. Yes, by the time this news came into print it may have been old news. We know how powerful the word of mouth is, especially in a small community. Your articles on this matter or any other matters simply clarify the truth and inform the reader of knowledge unaware to them. The article did deserve front page coverage because of its value to inform residents of this on-going problem in our communities. I found it hard to believe that His Worship, Mayor Paul Holbrough, was surprised by the scope of this drug bust. I am fairly new to this town and I know there was a problem not long after moving here. As parents or guardians, we need to be aware of what our children do. You ask questions, you watch their eyes for substance abuse, you pay attention to their moods and the list goes on and on in regards to drug/alcohol abuse. It's possible we need more education on this matter. Putting the "bust" article on the front page would have showed how much we are concerned about this matter in our community and for the sake of our children and citizens we best be concerned. One more thing so greatly ignored. The article warranted front page coverage because it also showed that our men and women in blue are doing their job. These people put their lives on the line for us every day and don't get paid proportionately for what they do to keep our lives safe. I tip my hat to their on-going struggle to fight the drug trade and rid our streets of people whose only interest is to line their pockets, with no concern whatsoever for a human life. I thank you for your time on this matter. Eric Zaitz - Ingersoll - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom