CN BC: LTE: Drug Trade Peril

5/28/2010

DRUG TRADE PERIL

Brittney Lee Irving was an alleged drug trafficker killed while trafficking drugs. I'm saddened at the loss of life and know of her family's remorse. But are we not glorifying her death and actions in life by putting her on the front page?

It is heartbreaking to read of Irving's OxyContin addiction and of the supposed cry for help by making this her "last run" before entering rehab. But coming from a family that has had its share of drug addicts, I can tell you that until someone actually enters the rehab building it's never their intent to go. This "last run" was obviously an effort to gain some quick money to support her habit.

Let's extend our pity to the countless senseless deaths that occur across our province and lament Brittney Lee Irving's demise as an avoidable tragedy.

This is yet another reason why no one should involve themselves with the drug trade.

Mike Castle, Chilliwack

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