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Whiteman deserves praise
Re: Spray and be sued: protester by Natalie Pona and Law loses
its sting: Anti-fogger must be prosecuted, not forgiven by Tom
Brodbeck (Oct. 26).
Glenda Whiteman, a member of the Wolseley-based Concerned Residents
of Winnipeg (CROW), should be congratulated, rather than punished,
for her opposition to the misguided City of Winnipeg decision
to spray the highly toxic malathion, which is not only harmful
to humans but also destroys beneficial organisms that control
West Nile virus; hence its use is not only irresponsible but also
counter-productive.
In other jurisdictions use of larvicides in streams and ditches,
away from residential areas, is producing satisfactory results,
without endangering people and beneficial organisms.
In zeroing on what he perceives as misconduct on the part of
Ms. Whiteman, Mr. Brodbeck appears to be completely misinformed
as to what is at stake and who is truly to blame.
Citizens should have the right to protect their own health as
well as the health of those who are the most vulnerable: young
children and people with environmental sensitivities.
K. Jean Cottam, PhD
Ottawa, Ont.
(Editorial Comment: Then Whiteman shouldn't have cut a deal.)
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