Opinion

In recent months a confusing array of statements, all citing the need for higher rates, fees and taxes, has appeared.

Editor: The B.C. Teachers' Federation should apologize to its union members for such a public display of their ignorance of present day world economics and their consequences. Pat Cash

Editor: Some comment is required concerning the latest blurb from Century Group telling me what a great deal it will be to pave over farmland and build houses.

Editor: I would like to thank the Tsawwassen Rotary Club for the new water park in Diefenbaker Park. What a great gift to the families of Tsawwassen. Generations of families will be able to enjoy fun in the sun for years to come. Kim Briscoe

When I first heard it, I thought it was a joke.

Editor: Once again a dreaded trip to Vancouver. It is exasperating for a senior to cope with buses, stairs, the Canada Line and crowds.

Everyone who writes a newspaper column receives the odd angry letter, or two. Rarely are those letters responded to, as it's just not advisable to engage critics. People have their opinions, and that's that.

Editor: People who have followed the Council of Canadians' involvement in the fight to stop the South Fraser Perimeter Road will know I'm not a big fan of highways.

Editor: I would like to thank our community for the tremendous response to our Un-Garage Sale. Ladner Baptist Church held a garage sale with a twist - we gave everything away.

Editor: Re: Keep poultry where it belongs, letter to the editor, Aug. 5 I couldn't agree with David Batchelor more whole-heartedly.