Proud to be born in generous Iqaluit

Having read through your paper the recent happenings regarding Palluq Manning I have a few comments to make.

I am apalled that no governmental bodies seem interested in helping a citizen receive the care and attention that he so obviously needs. It is disturbing to think that someone is suffering so needlessly because of bureaucrats who hide behind ridiculous policies and jargon hoping that these issues can be swept under the carpet and be forgotten.

I remember Palluq from my days in Iqaluit as a child. My father Brian often brought him to our home to visit and he was close to us all. I would like to extend my most heartfelt wishes to Palluq for him to receive the care he needs as soon as possible.

Despite having left Iqaluit as a seven-year-old, I still remember the town and the people and I am not at all surprised at the outpouring of help and support for Palluq. It makes me proud to have been born there.

Bahiya Lambert-Brew
Dublin, Ireland