Naked Man

I must admit, when I first heard the story of the naked man running around Regina, I laughed. But as I continued listening to the newscast, they said the man was in a "distressed state." It was at that point I realized this wasn't some fraternity prank, but a man who was mentally disturbed, or high on drugs, and needed help. Why didn't anyone help him? Why did he end up all the way on the 15th floor at City Hall before anyone tried to offer him aid?

I was saddened and disheartened, and embarrassed for this man, "normally a gentleman", according to Mayor Pat Fiacco's aids. So, we get a chuckle at the thought of a naked man running around on a Tuesday morning around Regina. And we wonder if security at City Hall ought to be beefed up. But maybe the bigger question here, is, why didn't anyone try to stop him? Remember, it's sub-zero temperatures here. Since when did we become so "New York City" that we wouldn't try and offer the man a coat, or follow him to make sure he was safe, until police could apprehend him?

Yes, I know. It's awkward. And uncomfortable. Not to mention scary. But if you were so disturbed, or if it were one of your children, would you not wanted a Good Samaritan to intervene?

Souls Harbour RESCUE Mission is cuing up for their annual, Love Your Neighbour Fund Raising Banquet. It's on Wednesday, May 5th at the Delta Regina. The dinner and parking are free, but you do need a reservation. Come hear stories of Good Samaritan's in action, and how we work 365 days with those that are "distressed."

Call Paula at 543-0011 for more information. Reservations can be made for $10.00. Tickets are NOT available at the door, and are limited, so book now!!


PS. Note to self, for future photos for my articles, do NOT google "naked man."