Re: “Maine used to be a leader in caring for adults with intellectual handicaps. What went wrong?” (Dec. 4):
I commend you for advocating for greater Department of Health and Human Services Section 21 and Section 29 funding.
State budgets have been tight, and the programs supported by your article are absolutely deserving. However, this advocacy is not strengthened by taking cheap shots at Pineland Center.
I was privileged to serve as medical director of Pineland from 1985 to 1987, and I can unreservedly state that at least during this time, the dedicated staff of Pineland provided compassionate care for the people they supported. The residents of Pineland Center were clean, well fed and well clothed, and were offered a wide range of meaningful activities and therapies. There was no abuse.
As your article made very clear, work in this field is hard and demanding. This was no less true at Pineland Center.
Henry M. Taylor, M.D.
Peachtree City, Georgia
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