Opinion

Editor: In the last few weeks, I have seen at least 10 dogs left in vehicles on hot days. It can happen to the most dog-loving and well-intentioned individual. They are probably thinking, “It’s not that hot” or “I will be right back.

Editor: I had to laugh out loud when I read the “ELF has gone too far” letter. Either that or cry. Of course the district should own the land the watershed is in, otherwise our water supply gets contaminated from human activities like logging.

Editor: Michael McLaughlin’s vilification of Elphinstone Logging Focus in his recent letter, “ELF goes too far” (Coast Reporter, April 29), seems to be based more on emotion than reason.

Editor: I am concerned that the SCRD board is putting the cart before the horse with the issue of water meters. I think they are a good idea but a little premature.

Editor: The presumptions about water meters are based on misinformation.

Editor: The approaching fire season is worrisome.

Editor: So, all “SCRD water customers of the Sunshine Coast,” how does it feel to be social-engineered? It seems the SCRD has a “Drought Management Plan” to “manage demand” for drinking water.

Editor: The SCRD under the guidance of Garry Nohr has decided that $5.5 million will be spent to alleviate the regular summer water shortage by installing water meters. As if water meters will stop people using water.

Editor: I think ELF has gone too far when it unequivocally advocates purchase of private lands in the watershed. ELF takes an extreme position, namely that any logging is detrimental.

Editor: A couple of thoughts on the unhappiness that Scotch broom seems to cause on the Coast. I agree there are areas that appear to be overtaken with broom.