Pubdate: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 Source: Guardian, The (CN PI) Copyright: 2015 The Guardian, Charlottetown Guardian Group Incorporated Contact: http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/174 Author: Nancy Driscoll Page: A8 SAFE INJECTION SITES OR SAFE STREETS? Safe streets. That is what Islanders want, and the Harper Government believes that it is what Islanders deserve. That is why they are introducing legislation that will strengthen penalties for offenders who commit brutal crimes. On the other hand, Justin Trudeau, head of the Liberal Party, believes that the key to harm reduction is lining our streets with safe injection sites. That would mean addicts feeding their addiction on the corners of our communities. On their way to the park, going to the grocery store, on their way to school; our children would witness the government enabling life-threatening addictions. If Justin wanted to help, he would advocate for a longterm plan; not a site that would be a long-term liability. This is the Liberal way. Instead of coming up with a solution, Justin Trudeau and his Liberals believe that the best way to solve a problem is to throw money at it. But Justin isn't suggesting funding this site with his inheritance, he wants to use your money. This site would be run on the backs on hard working taxpayers. Come October, you will have a chance to protect our streets from the Liberals' misguided plans. Choose safe streets, not safe injection sites. Nancy Driscoll, Charlottetown - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom