Opinion

Editor: Re: New trustee calls premier a bully, March 6 Nothing ticks me more than misuse of the term bully.

With the recent drop in oil prices, some may wonder if using liquefied natural gas (LNG) remains a competitive choice for the transportation sector and remote communities.

Editor: I would like to thank the people of Delta for the support they have been showing for Friends of Delta Hospital.

Since spring is just around the corner, I thought this would be a good week to do a giveaway. I haven’t done one before so it's my first. Be patient as I learn the ropes as a newbie. Spring arrived early here and I am sharing blooms from the garden.

Editor: Regardless of how one might vote in the upcoming transit referendum, there is one aspect that needs investigation: How can taxpayer funds be legally used to support the "yes" side? In addition to the multimedia blitz on TV, radio and various

Take it from those in our provincial capital, it's a heck of a lot safer to be at arm's length when it starts hitting the fan. Much of the public spending in this province - health, education, etc.

Editor: I read with interest the letter the Corporation of Delta sent to all residents concerning the upcoming referendum. I tried to read it through with an open mind; however, I am more determined than ever to vote against a 0.

Editor: Re: Different view of hospital, Murphy's Law, March 4 The commitment to the Delta Hospital from this community is admirable. Your recent editorial about the hospital being part of a larger system and network raises a good point.

Editor: To all those folks who claim the proposed tax is about transit and not about TransLink, I offer this comparison: If your toilet is leaking and damaging your bathroom floor, would you not fix the toilet before replacing the floor? Bob Tate

Editor: In light of the pending referendum on transit funding improvements, a recent poll taken in Metro Vancouver found that 93 per cent of people surveyed thought the region's population was either large enough or too large.