Jan 16, 2019 2 min read

A time for sensitivity

It is with interest that I have been reading about the carbon monoxide poisoning that recently occurred in Canonsburg. The only real way to be certain that residents can be warned about this faceless killer is to require hard-wired detectors for which there is no work-around. Yes, it would be costly, but how much is a life worth?

Everyone who knew anyone associated with this situation, including the building’s owner, is heartbroken. And everyone needs to be sensitive to all involved. The (Jan. 10) photo of the people associated with distributing free carbon monoxide detectors depicted smiling folks. Why are they so happy when addressing this tragedy? It’s a bit morbid. It is doubtful that they intended to make light of the situation, since a statement in the article reflected on how “tragedy wakes people up.” However, that same photo could be used to announce the winning of the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes.

For those who are grieving, let them have our respect and gain peace, and for those who survived, let them accept our well wishes. And, let us all keep a mind toward prevention, whether a building owner or resident.

Susan Pettit

West Alexander