Editor:
The provincial government has recently produced a roadshow featuring The Science of Yes, a theatrical piece by Victoria’s Theatre of the Absurd Science Labs. A tragic comedy, the production features prominent actors from the Queen’s Own Players including the Queen herself playing herself in a stunning tour de Cirque of Orwellian word-play where yes means no, truth is magic and green isn’t on the colour wheel.
Recently, Queen Christy gave the First Nations at the Salmon Summit in Prince Rupert a lesson in scientific methodology in regards to their opposition to an LNG terminal at the mouth of the Skeena River. “I’m not sure what science the forces of no bring together up there except that it’s not really about the science. It’s not really about the fish.”
Not impressed, First Nations Lax Kw’alaams turned down her production’s offer of $1 billion over 40 years because they prefer a show that produces protein over gas.
Ever the optimist, Artistic Director Richard Coleman of Aldergrove, renowned for his special effects, invites the audience to sing along to the opening number “Life is a pipeline, I’m gonna ride it all night long.”
Incensed that the low tide of LNG prices defiantly continues to say no, her highness bequeathed $100 million to prove that the Science of Yes was her royal legacy and beyond rebuke from fiscal arrogance. Peace Valley farmers and Treaty 8 First Nation think nature’s production is what is needed in a time of rising food insecurity; not Site C. Food is not part of the Science of Yes. David Suzuki, aka Dr No, wants to know why, in a post-COP 21 world, are we are still spending billions on fossil fuel infrastructure? Hopefully the Queen will give him an audience.
Neil Bryson,
Halfmoon Bay
