Dear Editor:
RE: Thieves steal $2,400 worth of baby formula, Oct. 31.
I am saddened and troubled by what I have read in this article. What a sign of the times, that women and mothers are having to steal baby formula in order to support their young. I am by no means supporting this act of robbery, but rather have sympathy that the ladies involved were driven to the point of theft.
This robbery says a lot about our economy today. Life continues to be unaffordable for many. Financial stability has become a long lost dream.
The prices of the basic necessities of life are reaching an all-time high, which is driving many to the point of crime, as seen by the actions of these women.
If formula and other basic human necessities were made more affordable and accessible, perhaps theft would never have been an option these women would consider.
Before judging these women too harshly we should look at the bigger picture. Mothers and parents should never have to resort to stealing in order to provide the necessities for their children.
As a society, we should do our part to ensure that mothers and children can get what they need by donating and supporting the readily available pregnancy and resource centres, food banks and other organizations so that infants and mothers alike can be at peace.
Let us build each other up and work together as a community so that everyone can get the resources they need and so theft never has to be an option for anyone.
Kendra VanSydenborgh,
East Garafraxa
*Editor’s note: It is not known if the suspects responsible for this theft are mothers.