Pubdate: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 Source: Newsday (NY) Copyright: 2005 Newsday Inc. Contact: http://www.newsday.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/308 Author: Christopher Franz Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n870/a05.html NEEDLE PLAN CAN LIMIT HIV, CRIME Regarding "City's needle exchange plan is a shot in the arm" [Opinion, May 30]: Hats off to Mayor Michael Bloomberg for once again putting the welfare of the city first. I certainly don't agree with all his policies, but at least he does not pander to special-interest groups. His independence is no more apparent than in the decisions he has made concerning public health. Looking toward the future, responsible health policies today will mean smaller public health costs tomorrow. The needle exchange program is a victory for progressive health-conscious residents and the city's population as a whole. Christopher Franz Manhattan - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake