Opinion

Editor: Getting a driver's licence has become much more difficult in recent years, a long and costly process for young people and their parents. These welcomed changes were inspired by the rate of teenage accidents.

Editor: Re: Former mayor should keep his opinions to himself, letter to the editor, Sept. 28 According to the letter writer, Doug Husband should keep his opinions to himself ...

Having grown up in Ladner, it's a pleasure to reach back into the past and explore its relevance with today's vastly different lifestyle. Many books and articles have been written about brothers W.H. and T.E. Ladner.

The more I think about Premier Christy Clark's announcement to replace the George Massey Tunnel, the more it shapes up as one of those be-careful-what-you-wish-for situations.

Editor: I wonder how many people have noticed how many of the glass walls surrounding bus stops have been vandalized recently. The one at 12th Avenue and 53A Street in Tsawwassen has been smashed at least twice in the last two months.

Editor: On Saturday, Sept. 22, one of the volunteers at the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop had his bike stolen from outside the store. He reported the theft to police, but he still has not recovered his bike.

Public transit is supposed to be the great equalizer: everybody pays the same, and everybody gets the same service.

Editor: I often read in the local papers about vandalism - fences getting kicked down, windows broken, cars damaged, etc. - in Tsawwassen.

Let's hope there's more to last Friday's announcement than just the actions of a desperate premier.

Editor: Some parts of Europe and the United States have become overwhelmed by trucks carrying containers. Los Angeles has had to institute many measures to control truck pollution.