LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Putting values test to the test
When it comes to a “values test,” it would not take long to learn which answers would allow you into Quebec and which would get you thrown out.
A correct check mark is no indication of a person’s true feelings about an important issue such as equal rights.
Let’s not waste our time and tax dollars.
Sandra Sterling, Montreal
Legault should get facts straight
Re: “Legault says he is no ‘budding genius’ on immigration” (Montreal Gazette, Sept. 17)
François Legault, the no budding genius on immigration, should be obliged to take a Quebec immigration exam before he applies for the top position in Quebec.
It is an insult to the people of Quebec to voice an opinion on something so sensitive without knowing the facts. Sharon Foster, St-Hubert
Motorists could use help, not tickets
Last week, as I set out to get to Côte-de-Liesse Rd., I craftily avoided much of the Décarie Expressway by taking a street to the west, with a plan to cut back to the service road and enter the expressway north of Jean Talon St.
Me and another 500 people. It was a great plan until I arrived at Vézina St. and had to navigate three blocks east to the service road, which took 25 minutes.
When I finally arrived at the Décarie and turned left onto the service road, in frustration, I did so from the right lane, along with everyone else in that lane.
Three police cars were waiting, and pulled us all over. Like shooting fish in a barrel.
I was wrong, and apologized to the officer and explained it had taken 25 minutes to go the three blocks. “You and everyone else,” he replied. “Driver’s licence, please.”
As I drove away with my $169 ticket for an illegal turn, it struck me: There were three police cruisers there. Rather than handing out tickets and allowing the bottleneck to continue, could the officers not have manned the affected intersections and helped alleviate the problem?
Instead, they added insult to injury. Is this what we have sunk to?
Peter Cohen, Montreal
Clause is cause for concern
Re: “Trudeau won’t block Ford’s Charter override” (NP Montreal, Sept 12)
The ruling Conservatives in Ontario unleashed the notwithstanding clause to service the whims of Premier Doug Ford. This does not bode well for Quebec, when our next premier could be François Legault.
With the support of Québec solidaire and the Parti Québécois — both separatist parties — imagine how many areas of disagreement with the federal government could cause Legault to resort to the notwithstanding clause to resolve them to his satisfaction.
Dennis Middleton, Pointe-Claire
Ernie, Bert and the beholder
Re: “The word on the street is” (You, Sept. 19)
Ever since I was a child I’ve thought that Ernie and Bert were foster brothers.
Even today I think that would make a more compelling and appropriate storyline for preschool-age children.
Sandra Dunn, Pierrefonds