ADDICTS CHOOSE TO BE ADDICTS

Re: Letter, "No one 'chooses' an addiction."

People with addictions do have a choice. They weren't born addicts --
they chose to be addicts. And I think it is absolutely ridiculous that
you would write and tell someone that it might be better if they did
not have a hand in raising someone's child. You are obviously
completely heartless.

Put yourself in the position of Mr. Green and his wife. I am writing
from experience, my sister had to go through invitro which cost her
and her husband thousands upon thousands with no help whatsoever from
the government or anyone.

And regarding the other letter, how in the hell are we going to save
money by helping them now? Guaranteed six months from now the addicts
will be right where they are today, using more of our money to get
sober again.

I do realize that people with addictions need help, but so do caring
citizens who choose not to be addicts and try to have a loving family
and there is no support whatsoever for these people.

You are telling Mr. Green to have a heart, why don't you try and get
one as well.

N. A. JOHNSON

Surrey