Letter about Josh was in poor taste




I am so embarrassed for John Rico for submitting such a letter to the editor regarding the late Josh Isaac, who recently died of a drug overdose. If Mr. Rico had any knowledge or understanding of substance abuse addiction and possible mental health issues, such as depression, perhaps he would have reconsidered.

Mr. Rico, had you done your research on addiction, you then would have awareness that addiction has widely spread, not only in Agoura Hills, but it is a worldwide issue.

I had to laugh out loud when you, Mr. Rico, actually made the suggestion that people with addiction, “willing to commit a felony” should go to prison, or that “we” send them to prison.

There goes your uneducated self again. A person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol does not need to go to prison; treatment would suffice.

Mr. Rico, please do your research.

Josh Isaac came from a very loving home, loving parents and had the very best of friends. But Josh had an addiction problem.

Perhaps Josh’s cry for help went unheard.

May Josh rest in peace. He was a great kid.

Gina Silano

Agoura Hills



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