YOUNG DIABETIC IGNORED, ADDICTS GIVEN PIPES

Re: "Island users to get free crack pipes," Dec. 13. How dare the
government of B.C. allow this. I thought using crack was illegal.
Apparently it is not if people can use the pipes wherever they feel like it.

My 10-year-old granddaughter was diagnosed with Type 1 juvenile
diabetes Oct. 4, 2006. She had to have three needles a day.

Our daughter tried to buy her an insulin pump to improve her
lifestyle. B.C. Medical would not cover any costs. The pump is very costly.

First it was the needle exchange, now it's crack pipes.

It's pretty sad when sick kids can't get help from our medical system
and drug addicts can. I think the person who thought this idea up
needs a reality check.

Diane Griffin,

Saanich.