Pubdate: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 Source: Calgary Herald (CN AB) Copyright: 2009 Canwest Publishing Inc. Contact: http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/letters.html Website: http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/66 Author: Dan Begin Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v09/n691/a04.html THERE GOES THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Re: "Methadone clinic run out of town," July 9. There are a few things I'd like to see run out of my backyard. Liquor stores attract drunk drivers looking for their fix. Convenience stores attract young people who hang out and cause trouble, plus they are responsible for noisy traffic 24/7. Pharmacies sell dangerous drugs and attract the criminal element. Grocery and department stores are noisy, smelly and attract outside traffic to my community. Churches--we all know the dangers of pedophile priests and must protect our children from the possible. Hospitals attract criminals looking for drugs and those noisy sirens go off all night. Police stations actually bring criminals into my neighbourhood and then let them out because of bleeding-heart liberals. Once arrested, they should never be released. Fire halls are too noisy and people are told to bring dangerous chemicals there for disposal. Schools--who wants screaming kids near their house? Besides, that's where the bullies are. Playgrounds are too noisy and they attract pedophiles. People whose dogs might attack my child or my dog; I don't want to have to kick them to death on spec. What do you say, Calgarians? Let's run all these businesses and people out of our city and make it safe for our children. Dan Begin, Calgary - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom