READERS WRITE

Spectator showed bias for Clinton RE: Nov. 9 Spectator

I taught my son to respect everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, economic or social standing or political view. While I did not agree with Mr. Trump’s bombastic rhetoric or derogatory comments, the man won and his acceptance speech was well scripted and very humble.

Didn’t the United States President Elect deserve more than a tiny photograph on the fold? Why did Senator Clinton receive the large photograph on the front page?

Especially after responding in a childish manner, by not making a concession speech and thanking her supporters for all their work, until several hours later; having her campaign manager send supporters home 10 minutes prior to Mr. Trump being declared.

If Mr. Trump had done this, the media would have referred to him by many choice names. Instead, the media is all too quick to forgive her. Mr. Trump won the election without the support of movie stars, sports celebrities, musicians or most of his own party and now both the House and Senate are Republican.

When America wanted its first black president, they found an articulate, intelligent and personable candidate and they elected President Obama. Surely Americans could have found someone more personable than Senator Clinton for their first female president.

Instead, Americans screamed for change and the end of perceived corruption, and they elected Mr. Trump by a healthy margin.

Mr. Trump played the political game better than those who created it. The estimated value of the free press he received is two billion dollars. Michael Feldman, Hamilton

Let’s remember all who died in all conflicts RE: Remembrance Day

Last week we heard The Last Post (Taps) more than once. When I hear the opening notes I immediately recall my grandfather Miche, a Haudenosaunee Indian, who lied at 17 to enlist and fight in the Boer War. He fought in the First World War as well, and became the battalion bugler. I also remember my grandfather Morley, who also lied about his age so he could enlist during the Second World War, and had to salute his Sgt. son, my dad, when they met. All of them served in the theatres of war, and all of them lost friends during the fighting. I heard my grandfather play taps hundreds of times, so I know what it means and I remember. So through a long association process I remember those who died for us during the war, but there was another side too. They also fought for what they believed in, and they too died in the wars. I reflect on them as well. We are thankful for those who died to give us our freedoms and our way of life, but let us remember ALL those who died in ALL conflicts. Dave Morley, Hamilton

We must do more to promote Haida RE: Petition calls for Haida to be moved to Ottawa

It’s not surprising someone from Ottawa wants to relocate the Haida to Ottawa. With fewer than 14,000 visitors a year perhaps Hamilton needs to do more to show that it is deserving of keeping the Haida.

Great Lakes cruising is attracting more international visitors every year and tourism in Southern Ontario continues to grow. Hamilton needs a major attraction that will draw visitors to Hamilton as a destination and not as a drive by or sail by on the way to Niagara. One such attraction for which Hamilton is perfectly located is a Museum of Great Lakes Shipping. This would be a museum located near the water dedicated to the history of military and commercial shipping on the Great Lakes. It would be a bonus if the wrecks of the Hamilton and the Scourge could be salvaged and put on display similar to what has been done with the Vasa in Stockholm, the Viking ships in Oslo, the Mary Rose in England and others. With outdoor displays of other ships the Haida would have some company and many more visitors.

This museum would be a perfect use of federal, provincial and municipal funds to commemorate the 150th year of Confederation and remind everyone that the Great Lakes have been important waterways for thousands of years. Paul Tavares, Hamilton

Election makes me proud to be Canadian RE: Trump’s victory

Regarding the U.S. election results ... so proud to be a Canadian! Mary Elizabeth Toth, Ancaster

Our diversity is what makes us grow RE: Trump’s wave of truth is coming (Nov. 9)

My father was a son of immigrants. They fled Armenia in the midst of a genocide (or as F. Stevens puts it, a “washing away”). My grandparents worked hard to open a barber shop in Hamilton. They changed their names legally though as they knew the intolerance of the time would affect business. They lived and worked the rest of their lives in Hamilton, raising family here.

My father also became a business owner. We were very middle class family. Educated, yes, but far from “elite.” His business served the community as well as employed many people over the years of operation.

Today, I live here with my family. We chose to raise our kids here too. We chose to live where we do because of the diversity. Our kids have learned from the different cultures that surrounded them. They have grown into wonderfully well adjusted and accepting humans because of it.

I can’t help but think that if my grandparents were not allowed to come to Canada. By not letting them in, the world would have been robbed of some people who contributed to this city and country in many ways. Our diversity as a country is what makes us grow. Without it, we will surely die.

Why so much hate for people you have no knowledge of ? Don’t you want a kinder, more accepting world for your kids or grandchildren? I don’t there is anything ‘progressive’ about wanting that for the future. Nicole Jessome. Hamilton