Opinion

Editor: I was dismayed to read John Gleeson's recent "Gibsons terror" commentary (Coast Reporter, March 7). In a town that's struggling with deep divisions, this was irresponsible.

Editor: It's interesting to see how the great George debate is being framed and manipulated. Consider another oft-debated subject: abortion. One can reasonably be pro-choice or pro-life; however, no one is pro-abortion. It's an irrational position.

Editor: Congratulations to John Gleeson for making some clear reasoned statement about the hijacking of our sensible majority in council in the March 7 Coast Reporter.

Editor: Re: George Terror (Coast Reporter, Views, March 7) Redneck hippie terrorists from Alberta have descended upon Town of Gibsons council meetings? Oh my gosh! Do the authorities know? Roger Swickis Gibsons

Editor: I am ever more troubled by the derisive tone and politicization of citizens' concerns about The George hotel application, as evidenced in the column "George terror smells like politics" (Coast Reporter, March 7).

The following letter was sent to Premier Christy Clark and copied to Coast Reporter.

Editor: "Redneck hippies" (Coast Reporter Views, March 7) - huh so I guess when you don't have any reasoned response to concerns raised by citizens, all you can do is call them names.

Editor: I am writing in response to the article "Teachers will take strike vote next week" (Coast Reporter, Feb. 28). Ms. Wood's opening sentence is not true.

Editor: I notice that MP Weston considers meeting with select Coast groups in controlled environments to be bringing the federal government "closer.

Editor: In the 2005 local elections, I ran for director of area E (Elphinstone). Acquiring Lot 1313 as a park was an integral part of my platform. Then and now, I believe in the value of readily accessible forested land to the community.