I’ve been an avid reader for many years.

I have to say after opening up to page 8 of your October 23-29 issue, I was taken aback.

Here was a tragic story of a young man who may or may not have committed suicide. There was no reason in the world to print a photo of his grisly death. It was cruel and unnecessary.

This young man was someone’s child, brother, friend etc. Not a prop to be used as a “Halloween Feature.”

I will think twice before picking up another issue of Artvoice.

> Diane Ellis, Tonawanda

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