SUPPORT FOR A CITY DETOX CENTRE

The response of the public to the proposal of a Detox Centre here in Red
Deer is unfathomable.

Whoever the business folks are who fear for their loss of popularity, need
to be identified so we who have compassion for the addicted in our society,
can choose to do our business elsewhere.

Thank goodness the person who wrote a letter to the editor regarding
"importing" addicts, was successfully eliminated from the long list of city
council candidates.

The city needs to have representatives who care for "all" peoples.

Our city has people from many outside communities, seek help for many
illnesses. Addiction is just that, it is an illness.

Count on us to be supportive of your brave and determined efforts to see
that a detox centre is provided for the unfortunate souls that need it.

Fortunately our family has not experienced this problem, but we sympathize
with those who have.

Count us in!

Les & Dorothy Towns

Red Deer