Clark government, not NDP, to blame for Site C decision
Re: Horgan abandons principles with Site C decision, Opinion, Dec. 21
Alex Neve and Craig Benjamin fail to acknowledge that construction of the Site C dam was started by the Liberal government under the leadership of Christy Clark. Premier John Horgan was forced into an untenable position because the dam was already past the point of no return. Put the blame where it belongs — on the Liberals, not the NDP.
Les Blenkhorn, Surrey
End all trophy hunting in B.C.
Re: Compensating ... small penis probably: Ex-PM’s wife rages over killed mountain lion, Dec. 21
This story took place in Alberta, but cougar hunting (with dogs) prevails here in British Columbia. Like the (now, former) grizzly bear hunt, it is very much a trophy hunt — killing for fun. Let’s end this as well as all types of trophy hunts in B.C. An enlightened public, with modern attitudes and understanding, no longer accepts this type of brutality, only sadistic “creeps” end life for kicks.
A quote from the website of a B.C. hunting guide outfitter, “Come hunt Cougar with ... Lynx, can be made into a combo. Sometimes wolf.”
How ironic — our fascinated, endless quest for life elsewhere in the universe, yet we take it so readily, cheaply, wastefully here on earth.
Cheryl Ikeda, Nanaimo
City grew too big, too fast
Re: Vancouver is a mess and these visitors will not be back, Letters, Dec. 21
I think Brian McCarthy hit the nail on the head. If we were to quote Jim MacKay of CBS Sports back in 1980, Jim referred to our jewel of a city as “the village of Vancouver”. It did have a village feel to it. One could walk Stanley Park and the beaches regularly with no thought of danger. Not any more. More and more, visitors who come to our city are seeing a city that became way too big, way too fast. I’m leaving too, Brian.
Gordon McTaggart, Vancouver
Hmm, a fine state of affairs
Re: Trudeau’s vacation broke conflict rules, Dec. 21
Reading the account of the Federal Ethics Commissioner’s decision regarding the prime minister’s actions with respect to the Aga Khan and his foundation, I was struck by a thought on fines for socially unacceptable behaviour.
Guilty of contravention of the ethics standards for federal politicians: $200 (in Bill Morneau’s case), $0.00 for Justin Trudeau. Caught with a cellphone in your hand at a stoplight: $368 plus demerit points.
Dave Warkentin, Coquitlam
Visitor’s view of city accurate
Re: Vancouver is a mess and these visitors will not be back, Letters, Dec. 21
Brian McCarthy from Chicago could not have been more spot on — and sad — than he was in his letter regarding his latest visit of our famous city of Vancouver. He has no desire, or need, to return, but we have to live here and witness all devastation being allowed and supported by our federal, provincial and municipal governments. Is Captain Vancouver rolling over in his grave?
Vladimir Cicha, North Vancouver
Bring on the gas gift cards
So, let me get this straight, the federal competition bureau launches an investigation into grocery retailers who fixed the price of bread with Loblaws admitting guilt, while our “competing” gasoline retailers manage the price of their product to a fraction of a penny of one another every single day. My question to the Feds is: Should we anticipate a gasoline gift card offer soon?
John Leonard, Osoyoos