Opinion

Editor: Re: Public backs crime bill: Findlay, Dec. 9 So Kerry-Lynne Findlay thinks her constituents are in support of the Conservative crime bill. She obviously hasn't talked to me.

Editor: I was privileged to attend the matinee performance of The Sound of Music last Saturday at Gateway Theatre in Richmond.

I am going to continue my review of voting data from the 2011 municipal election to include some observations on the results for councillors.

I give him marks for confidence, but Adrian Dix surely must recognize that 18 months is an eternity in politics, particularly in this province.

With the conclusion of the fall legislative session I wanted to take the opportunity to update you on new legislation and my work as your independent representative in Victoria. Two important pieces of legislation affect our children.

Editor: Re: Delta stymied on smart meters, Dec. 2 For clarification sake, I would like readers to know I oppose a smart meter being installed on my property and in reference to this article, I still have the original/old meter on my property.

Editor: Re: Roundabouts, not traffic lights, letter to the editor, Dec. 2 I was reminded of the subject of public safety yesterday after witnessing a serious crash at a Ladner Trunk Road intersection.

Editor: I received my children's report cards today, and the reality was brought to bear as I looked at the blank page. What a complete and utter waste of everyone's time, money and effort.

Editor: I am a dog lover. I dog-sit my family's dogs and I pet dogs being walked by their owners. That said, I am at a loss to understand why dog owners allow their dogs to visit Boundary Bay Cemetery. Posted signs forbid dogs in this area.

You hear a lot about retail sales and quarterly numbers from manufacturers at this time of year.