Opinion

Editor: I was sorry to see that Dan Southard is putting down his pen as a columnist for the Optimist.

Editor: You, as well as I, are familiar surely with the old saw: The reason Jesus could not be born in Tsawwassen or Delta is simply because there would be great difficulty in finding Three Wise Men.

Editor: There was a recent article in the Vancouver Sun about Via Rail Canada's plan to cut services in the west. Please don't let them do it. I am 84 years old and my wife and I just returned from a trip from Vancouver to Winnipeg and back.

Editor: Heart disease and stroke will take one in three Canadians before their time, and is the leading cause of death for women - more than all cancers combined.

Editor: Although the thought of paving over farmland and replacing it with mall sprawl makes most of us wince and cringe, could the Tsawwassen First Nation's plans to develop two malls and residential housing be a blessing in disguise? The reality is

Let's face it, there's only one logical buyer for Kwantlen's half of Paterson Park. No, I don't mean Sean Hodgins. Or Ron Toigo.

If you have a child in grades 4 or 7, welcome to the FSA club. The FSA, or Foundation Skills Assessment, has been around for many years, with the most recent update being in 2008.

Editor: Re: Federal politicians must look at big picture on new laws, Community Comment, Feb. 3 Ian Robertson's column is right on target. Hazardous marijuana grow-operations are a direct result of marijuana prohibition.

Editor: What kind of legacy are we leaving for future generations? The impacts of growth, development and re-development affect everyone in Delta and surrounding communities.

Editor: Re: Rookie councillor quick to respond, letter to the editor, Feb. 3 Delta is indeed fortunate to have dedicated municipal staff who do their best to serve our community.