Dear editor,Re: 'Zombies' causing trouble in downtown Courtenay.In response to the "Zombies' causing trouble, I say kudos to John Van Egmond for saying what many of us think, but are afraid to say. I am not a business owner, nor am I a senior, but I do avoid certain areas of the downtown core, businesses and the parks because it scares me to walk there.I recently took out of town guests for a walk around Lewis Park and their response was, "Let's get out of here, I am being creeped out by some of the people here."Needless to say, I was embarrassed. John is correct in saying we need to address this problem pro actively and now! They need more than shelters and handouts — they need places and professional people that can help them.These are not people who simply have no homes, (those people we can help). They are mainly people with addictions and mental health issues who need much more than a shelter.There is no sense putting a Band-Aid on a gushing wound.M. Harris,Courtenay