Pubdate: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 Source: Alberni Valley Times (CN BC) Copyright: 2010 Alberni Valley Times Contact: http://www.canada.com/vancouverisland/albernivalleytimes/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4043 Author: Christopher Massop BUSINESS MUST RESPECT SIGNS, REMOVE POT LEAF Sometime ago, my wife and I watched a story about a soldier's death in Afghanistan. The in-depth news story chronicled the reverberation of devastation rippling through his young family. I think most troubling of all was the utter lack of government support for the widowed mother of three. We decided to make and post yellow ribbons around Port Alberni. This is to create awareness for the deep suffering when soldiers families bear the hardship of war. Recently, I have noticed another campaign of awareness around town. Although we support the use and distribution of medical marijuana for those who honestly need it, I do, however, find that your symbol placed above or around the yellow ribbon seems very disrespectful to the message. I dislike the fact that your cause is very distracting when piggy backing. Maybe a standalone location would be more appropriate. Please consider what the meaning is before you distort the message with a pot leaf. Please show some respect in the future. Sincerely, Christopher Massop Port Alberni - --- MAP posted-by: Matt