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TOP COMMENT: Parents, kids need to talk
We all, as parents, need to talk with our children about predators and be completely open and honest about what will happen if they get a hold of them.
It's sad we have to start at such young ages, but if they know what to expect when these (people) try to persuade, trick or get them alone, then they have a better chance at reacting and trying to get themselves out of there and to a safe place where they can't be harmed, and of course tell.
These people work best in plain sight. They hit where no one would think their children are not safe, like school, for instance.
Melissa Kennedy-Shaffer
L.H. home invasion raises safety concern
When something like this is going on, there should be some way the people within a 5-mile radius, at least, are notified. If the schools can, why can't (the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office)?
Last time something like this happened, children were playing in the yard. (Deputies) would not come up the hill and ask them to please keep the kids inside, they had a situation going on.
The parents had to call and see if something was going on, since a deputy kept sitting by the road.
Runae McVay
Opposition to Exodos much larger than 6
While the Baker Six authored the letter, opposition to the Exodos plan is significantly larger. Currently displayed signs along the local roadways are there because individual residents have asked for one to be placed on their property to show their support towards the opposition effort.
To date, I'd estimate that 80 percent of the local residences are displaying signs in opposition to the Exodos operation in the community. That's a significant statement by a larger group than six.
The opposition will continue to grow as others become better informed. Exodos encroachment into this neighborhood proves to be tone deaf to common neighborhood concerns.
Comments characterizing this issue as a byproduct of religious intolerance are incorrect and intended to simply polarize the differing views of both camps.
Larry Craig Jones
Not the right location
No. 1, it doesn't need to be in a residential area. No. 2, it sure doesn't need to be that close to a school!
Don't try to sell me the fact that there won't be shady characters there! I am glad Exodos wants to provide a service for these folks. And I truly hope they (recovering addicts) can turn their lives around. But this is not a proper location.
How many treatment facilities do you see in residential areas?
Alison Broxson
Ask about Harvest Vineyard
If they have any questions about how great a neighbor the facility would be, they can just call the Crestview Police Department and inquire about the Harvest Vineyard.
The Harvest Vineyard was a similar facility previously located in downtown Crestview. It started with glowing promises similar to the proposed Baker facility.
Daniel BowersÂ
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