Pubdate: Fri, 19 May 2006
Source: Abbotsford Times (CN BC)
Copyright: 2006 The Abbotsford Times
Contact:  http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1009
Author: Wendy Lee
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/hr.htm (Harm Reduction)

VIEW FROM THE 'RIGHT' LACKS INSIGHT ON PILLARS' OBJECTIVE

EDITOR, THE TIMES:

Re: Patrick Giesbrecht's From The Right column in last Friday's Times:

For someone so misled to comment on four pillars is a shame. He does 
not understand harm reduction, and with the likes of Randy White, 
should keep his wild views on the drug issue to himself.

I recall Jeffrey Hansen-Carlson's column a few weeks ago and it was 
his progressive view on the drug scene that made the most sense.

Three-pillar proponents are ignorant. I am encouraged by Mr 
Hansen-Carlson's intellect and courage to tackle challenging issues 
in our community. He does not talk the talk.

Hansen-Carlson's views might cost him his political ambitions, but 
that just tells me he is passionate and true. Patrick, on the other 
hand, will just be another one of those out-to-lunch, right-minded 
folks who are part of the problem.

I am excited to read the debate between the From The Left and From 
The Right columnists and applaud the Abbotsford-Mission Times for 
pairing these two community-minded gentlemen.

Frankly though, this town needs more Jeffrey ideas and less Patrick ideas.

Wendy Lee

Abbotsford
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