Pubdate: Sun, 09 May 2004 Source: Interlake Spectator, The (CN MB) Copyright: 2004 The Interlake Spectator Contact: http://www.interlakespectator.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2164 Author: Christine Cochrane PEGUIS MOTHERS REFUSE TO ABIDE SCOURGE OF DRUGS Dear Editor: Interlake Spectator -- Mothers Against Drugs are just that. We are against the family separation it has caused in our families; we are against the violence it has brought to our community; and we are against the destruction it has brought to our children. We love our children, our family and our community. If you did, too, you would see that watching our children high and hooked on drugs is not funny.... You would see that making a dollar off the misery of our children is wrong....You would see that you are killing our children and our children's spirit. If you could see all the things, then you would understand that, as a mother, my primary role is to protect my child. As a mother, I am a giver of life for the nine months I carry my child -- I talk to my child and develop a relationship before they ever enter this world. For nine months, I imagine the endless possibilities my child has as they grow and mature into adulthood ... and for the duration of my child's life, I do everything humanly possible to ensure that my child is given a fair chance in life. As mothers, we will stand up for our children and do what is necessary to protect them from harm. As mothers, we are not out to destroy you or ruin your life ... drugs will accomplish that without my help. If selling drugs gives you power, use that power to say NO! Use that power to make a meaningful difference in someone's life ... in my child's life. You have a choice. As Mothers Against Drugs, we do not hate you, but we do hate the drugs and everything they do to our children. As mothers, we are compassionate and recognize that you need our love. If you are addicted to drugs or selling drugs, let us help. Helping you is not our job, it is our responsibility. If you are a grandparent, auntie, uncle, parent, sister or brother affected by illegal drugs, we need your support. We INVITE you as a community member to stand with us, help us make a stand against illegal drugs in our community. Watch for the next M.A.D. poster. Come out and support the protection of our children and community. If you have any suggestions, concerns or for further information, contact 645-4695 or write M.A.D. (Mothers Against Drugs); Box 699; Peguis First Nation, Manitoba; ROC 3JO. Christine Cochrane, Representative Mothers Against Drugs Peguis First Nation - --- MAP posted-by: Keith Brilhart