Opinion

One of the biggest projects to hit Sechelt in recent memory, with millions of dollars on the table and a chance at a funding option with grant money that could save some costs in the long run — and only 1,721 votes are cast out of a possible 7,639 —

British Columbians have every right to be proud of our world-leading recycling program, built right here in this province.

Editor: I was quite surprised that John Gleeson's column "George terror smells like politics" (Coast Reporter, March 7) was so heavily laced with hyperbole and blunt stereotypes.

Editor: I urge Canadians to sit up and try to understand that fair elections in a federal election are being undermined by a very flawed piece of legislation.

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.