VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

NO COMPARISON

Re: Reader’s Corner “Not flowers,” April 22, by Beth Brien.

Ms. Brien totally missed the mark. Only the florist industry can deliver a “need in the moment,” in 24 hours, any place in the world; China, Russia, etc. It is best explained by Hanna Rion (18751924): “The greatest gift of the flower garden is the restoration of the five senses.”

The amount of money spent on flowers here in Nova Scotia was maybe $2,000 or $3,000, at most. Within seven days of the tragedy, Gofundme fundraising has topped the one million dollars mark. James L. Godfrey, Marriott’s Cove

VIOLENCE GLORIFIED

The finest spokespeople and the finest musicians in Nova Scotia did a fabulous job on last Friday night’s vigil, Nova Scotia Remembers!

Everyone wonders how our beautiful province’s friendly people could be subjected to such a violent series of murders. How? Take a look at the gratuitous violence on every gaming, television and movie screen in this gentle province.

Shooting sprees are commonplace.

Our young people have been raised on a diet of merciless killing for over 30 years. Coming out with guns blazing has been glorified. Do you suppose that is partially to blame for the recent incident’s gun use? Referring to his video game prowess, Columbine’s teen shooter said, in essence, “I kill every day.” Ernie Robinson, Kentville

MAKES ME PROUD

Re: “Letter from ex-premiers: We believe in Nova Scotia,” April 24.

What a thoughtful thing to do. In the midst of incredible chaos, to have support like that is very important. Actions such as this make me proud to be a Nova Scotian.

Premier Mcneil, we all know what an incredibly hard job you face every day and we are thankful for your efforts. We will overcome, keep up the good work.

Thoughtful? Classy!

Christina Brown, Halifax

TERRIBLE TIME

I appreciated John Demont’s article (“Here are some of COVID-19’S victims. We should mourn them, too,” April 28) on mourning the deaths of coronavirus deaths, along with those needlessly taken by “that” (no words to describe).

While not taking anything away from those victims, what about normal wonderful people who have died of other causes in this timeframe? They also need recognition.

“Death in the time of pandemic” is, if possible, even worse than normal death. No flights to bring children home, no border crossings, no funeral; isolation, and everything that goes with it, leaving those grieving helplessly waiting.

Winn Nicholson, Pugwash

OUT OF BOUNDS

The Canadian Football League has apparently requested $150 million in government assistance.

There are many businesses, individuals and families that deserve some sort of financial assistance to help them through these trying times. I am not sure I would count the CFL among them. If government has an extra $150 million to dole out, I am sure they can find many worthy recipients.

Years ago, I attended many enjoyable CFL games in Montreal and Ottawa, but I am unable to support that amount of government aid to a professional football league.

David Knowles, Bedford