Tailgaters ‘the most dangerous, aggressive drivers out there’
A few years ago, I was rear ended by a man going nearly 80 km/h when the traffic ahead suddenly stopped. He did thousands of dollars in damage to my car and I received severe whiplash.
I’ve noticed people tailgate everywhere, no matter what the traffic is doing, as if they are telling those ahead to go faster.
My questions is, where would you like me to go when there are cars in front of me?
Tailgaters are the most dangerous, aggressive drivers out there and I’m getting really sick of their behaviour, especially this time of year when the roads are slick and the bridge decks are very slippery.
Please have more common sense and back off!
— Katy Thompson, North Vancouver
Poverty strategy suspect
Shane Simpson, B.C.’s new NDP minister of social development and poverty reduction, has announced a poverty reduction plan for the province, saying that B.C. was the only province without such a plan.
The former NDP government in Manitoba introduced a poverty reduction plan but to date it just seems to be a glossy, feel-good kind of document that does little to instil confidence that the government is really committed to poverty reduction.
Only time will tell, but Simpson’s plan will also most likely just be a glossy, feel-good kind of document with zero results.
— Joe Sawchuk, Duncan
Support fare changes
I support the changes TransLink is considering as I find it unfair that commuting between North Vancouver and Vancouver costs me extra on the SeaBus, especially when there are often delays due to accidents on the bridges.
I think it is a great idea to support frequent riders, whether a discount in the form of a prepaid pass with a fare cap or something similar.
I hope TransLink considers people who have moved to the suburbs due to Vancouver’s high housing costs. They may feel they are getting a raw deal.
— Elly Stornebrink, North Vancouver
TransLink should stick to job
So the Mayors’ Council is trying to introduce road pricing, even though the provincial government says it is not an option. Now they are talking about changing the transit fare system to charge based on distance travelled, which they claim will be cheaper. Hmm ... they will cut fares? That’s not to bright.
The mayors must stop trying to have motorists pay the bill for everyone. Last week, they were talking about bike lanes on all bridges which, of course, TransLink will fund.
It’s time TransLink did its core job instead of following the ideas of bumbling mayors.
— Shawn Storey, Surrey
Beware Mugabe’s successor
These celebrations following Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s resignation are premature. His successor, Emerson Mnangagwa, was Mugabe’s henchman and responsible for the violent suppression of all opposition to Mugabe. There is no indication he will change anything.
If I were Zimbabwean, I would want free elections and a transition to the rule of law before celebrating.
— Garth Evans, Vancouver