Keep religion private

Dear Editor:

RE: No letter of support for local hospice coming from Centre Wellington council, July 21.

Stephen Kitras has voted against supporting a hospice in Centre Wellington that could administer medical assistance in dying (MAID) because of his religious beliefs.

Yes, councillor Kitras is entitled to his beliefs, but no, he is not entitled to impose his beliefs on the general population.

As an elected official, his responsibility is to make decisions based on the needs of the community and not on his religious persuasions.

His religious beliefs should be personal and private and should not affect his political decisions.

Marty Papernick, East Garafraxa