Pubdate: Tue, 20 Feb 2007
Source: Edmonton Sun (CN AB)
Copyright: 2007 Canoe Limited Partnership.
Contact:  http://www.edmontonsun.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/135
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v07/n204/a07.html?317580
Author: A. Boxall
Note: Title by MAP Editor

WHY ASSUME ADDICTS ARE VICTIMIZED?

RE: KERRY Diotte's Feb. 18 column.

Why does Diotte assume that these addicts are being victimized 
through this drug-recognition training? I'm a police officer who 
deals with drug and alcohol addicts daily, and I would bet that these 
people are shown more respect and compassion by the police than they 
are by members of the public and media. It looks like Diotte has 
found his new Overtime story. How many months do we have to read 
about this before you move on to your next anti-police rant?

A. Boxall

(Good thing the police don't hold a grudge, eh?) 
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