To the Editor,

Letters to the editor are a great and valuable expression of difference of opinion and community concerns. When these letters are used as a weapon to destroy a member of the community, they are neither great nor valuable.

We are very surprised with the letter written by Mr. Snyder and published on Thursday, the 20th of October, regarding Blaine Bicklehaupt.

Since when did freedom of speech give us the right to deviate from facts to vilify our business competitors? This type of animosity can't help the community.

We have known Blaine for a few years, and appreciate his integrity, honesty and professionalism. He volunteers his time with the hospital wanting to make it a better place. It is that simple.

We came to love Dayton and hope to see the community grow in a healthy direction for all of our citizens.

Loic and Benedicte Carbonnier Dayton