Opinion

I've always looked at the term "common sense" as "my opinion, until something changes it." You know, like facts or another opinion that makes more sense, if I'm open to listening to it.

Editor: Re: Limited venues to talk politics, Jan. 23 After reading about Delta's new policy to limit municipal facility rentals for "political uses," my mind began to linger. At first glance, the idea of regulating facility uses seemed reasonable.

I'm not so sure I'd bet against it now.

Editor: Deltaport expansion has raised a number of concerns for residents over the last few years and continues to do so.

Editor: Re: Delta not sold on regional force, Jan. 25 Regional policing will not happen anytime soon. As a retired police officer, this subject has been talked about since 1975 when I joined the Vancouver Police Department.

MLA urges provincial government to improve playing field so film industry jobs don't move to other jurisdictions

For a party that's been written off by many political pundits, it's doing a pretty darn good job of attracting candidates around here.

Editor: One wonders what motivates this "Idle No More" movement. Probably some mix of perceived and real treaty infractions along with an understandable desire to share the benefits and material comforts aboriginal communities see others enjoying.

Word has come recently that Delta taxes will go up by 1.9 per cent. Of this increase we are told 0.9 per cent is to go for general municipal services and one per cent is for a significant increase in road improvements.

Editor: I find it rather interesting that very little is being made of our provincial political actions. Our premier has chosen the tactic of not being visible for the better part of the past year.