Editor: I have to say that I am a little bit shocked regarding the backlash against the development of housing for homeless women in Queensborough. There is no threat providing disadvantaged women (or anyone) with housing. The only threat (to them and us) is to not provide housing. There is no reasoned argument to disallow such a development. These are desperate women who deserve a leg up, not hostility.
I’m unclear as to how the implementation of this facility will in any way adversely affect the residents of Queensborough. I live basically across the street and I welcome any new neighbours, particularly those that have had to recently live roughly.
These women, given a chance, and some deserved dignity, need to be given an opportunity. They may well end up being important members of the community. So park your negative, misinformed attitudes. Everyone deserves a chance to rebuild themselves. It’s not easy in this economic environment.
Sometimes things that happen in your backyard that you thought were detrimental actually turn into positive forces.
Give them a chance for a future and stop being so selfish.
Ian Franck, New Westminster
