Pubdate: Thu, 14 Feb 2013
Source: Abbotsford Times (CN BC)
Copyright: 2013 The Abbotsford Times
Contact:  http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1009
Author: George Bochenek
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v13/n073/a09.html?1182

GOOD ON GERDA FOR TAKING A STAND

Editor, the Times:

Thanks are due to Gerda Peachey for her stalwart defence of scientific
evidence and common sense ('Cash comes from those who work hard',
Times, Feb. 7).

Her valiant defense of the best interests of drug users is
self-evident, as is the defence of the establishment appointees of the
Fraser Health Authority for their jobs.

Let's face it - no addicts, no need of the Fraser Health Authority's
so-called "experts" in dealing with addicts. "Just keep 'em hooked,
and we're guaranteed our jobs," seems to be the operative mantra of
the appointees.

How many of us would give booze to an alcoholic?

But, just suggest that we deny a hit to an addict, and we're accused
of not being "informed" or "compassionate" to those who are looking
for another "hit".

Thank you again, Gerda Peachey, for your real concern for the
well-being of unfortunate addicts, and to those of us who entirely
agree with you but, like you, are denied a voice and ridiculed for our
genuine loving concern for them.

George Bochenek

Abbotsford
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