Opinion

Editor: The opposition toa proposed new cell tower at Gibsons fire hall isa case where NIMBY is completely justified.

Editor: There is a group of about 60 people working against change in Sechelt. Their agenda is to shut down plans for the new sewer treatment plant, just as many of them worked to prevent Target Marine from expanding their business.

Editor: I attended every sewage meeting and most of the sewage commission meetings from the time the biosolids plant was first proposed.

Editor: We moved here eight years ago and had mice in the house, rats in the woodpile and squirrels in the garage.

Editor: Having moved to the Sunshine Coast 15 years ago and discovering how wonderful and abundant the wildlife is, my wife and I have kept track of the variety of birds we have seen from our residence.

Editor: I write to respond to Giorgio Magnanensi's letter of March 29 taking me to task for a vote on the science motion.

The following letter was sent to Sechelt mayor and council and copied to Coast Reporter for publication. We live on Cowrie Street across from Chatelech Secondary School in a 42-unit apartment building.

Editor: I read Doug Hockley's comments quoted in Coast Reporter (April 5) with dismay. What happened to the easy-going Doug walking his dog on the beach? I thought Mayor Henderson and council supported green initiatives.

Editor: Cats are domesticated and are not part of the great outdoors. I love cats and have been a responsible cat owner for years.

Editor: We are living through a period of history where war is being waged on community by commercial interests with government support. It is my belief that the majority of us want social equality and a healthy environment in which to live.