OFFENSIVE OP-ED

I am surprised you saw fit to publish Rick Bell's offensive op-ed on
May 14, where he refers to Calgary users of illegal drugs as
"street-level scum," "parasites," "dirtbags," "vermin," and "dirt."
Does the editorial board approve of such name-calling whose only
purpose is to stoke hatred and incite violence against your fellow
citizens? This type of vilification has no place in a civilized
society. Contrary to Bell's intemperate and foul comments, open
season has not been declared on the least fortunate in society, even
if he and you may wish for it.

Harry Fisher

(Bell was referring to the most dastardly, not the least fortunate.)