Rate rise kick in the guts
MYSELF, and I say many other Glenorchy ratepayers agree with J. Csendes (Letters, May 23). The increase (of possibly 19 per cent) is a kick in the guts for all. It should not happen. I call on Peter Gutwein to do something, as this is partly his fault for letting it go on as long as it did because blind Harry could see what was going on behind closed doors, and his decision will be interesting to hear or read.
Out of touch
ONE correspondent linked the decline in religious practice with the rise of science. Knowing many people who are both practising, qualified scientists and active participants in faith communities, I suspect this is not the case. In my observation, an important factor in the decline of religious practice (globally, nationally and locally) is the prominence of individuals who are
Woodchip woes
I WRITE regarding the proposed woodchip export facility for Dover and its potential to forever change our beautiful South. I find it extraordinary a multinational, foreign-financed export operation can get to the point of having been granted Crown Land (our land!) without so much as public consultation, dialogue with the community, businesses and workers of our region that currently does not even have an elected council. Ridiculous and rude.
Ferry car query
HERE we go again, with all the hot air regarding ferries. There is one monumental question that never seems to rate a mention. If, as some people would have us believe, having a Derwent ferry service would remove thousands of cars off our roads daily, would I be totally out of order if I was to ask where these cars are going to park so the occupants can utilise the much vaunted ferry service.
I can’t think of any huge vacant land for carparking around the docks or Kangaroo Bay to be used. Perhaps a couple of multistorey parks in Hunter St or the Kangaroo
Driving up prices
MINISTER Michael Ferguson is at it again extolling the virtues of the Government by announcing a first home buyers grant. This was accompanied by the claim it will make it cheaper, or easier, for people to buy their first home. It doesn’t. It makes it more expensive because increased demand for housing pushes prices up. It’s a case of supply and demand. Former prime minister Bob Hawke once said in reference to learning Latin, that it teaches you to think. The government would do well to make Latin a compulsory school subject. Caveat emptor.
Too much bottom
WE have just been out for a birthday dinner to a very nice restaurant where there was a group of young females. I’m getting used to the ragged, unkempt look of the so-called fashion jeans but my eyes popped out of my head when a young person walked past. Why she thought the sight of her buttock sticking out of her trousers was appealing, heaven knows. Surely they have a mirror and can see how dire they look or don’t they care. To pay a fortune to have a pale, unappealing amount of buttock on show beggars belief.