Opinion

Editor: Kudos to Mike Shanks for his courageous comments and for standing up for democracy as demanded by conscience and law, but so frequently lacking at Sechelt council meetings.

Editor: It was so gratifying to read that Bonnie Klein was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of her outstanding films on social criticism and the changes they helped to bring about (Coast Reporter, Jan. 18).

Editor: As we bear witness to the throws of the Sunshine Cost Regional District's (SCRD) prolonged budget process, there are a couple of early warning signs appearing in our Coast Reporter which indicate more tax increases coming.

Editor: In a letter written by Thomas Forsyth (Coast Reporter, Jan.

Editor: I have never written a letter to the editor of a paper before, but I felt compelled to speak up after Coun. Mike Shanks felt he should do the same (Coast Reporter, Jan. 18).

Editor: I was disappointed to read comments made in a letter to the editor about the horrific dog attack in Sechelt (Coast Reporter, Jan.

When I was a kid growing up poor in northern B.C., our family was fond of one very over-used four letter "f" word -free. My brothers and sisters and I were taught early not to ask for many of the things other youngsters took for granted.

Editor: Keith Maxwell's letter regarding ferry costs (Coast Reporter, Jan. 4) is a cheery outlook if you believe thatallof us using the Langdale ferry are served by the current fares.

Editor: I am trying to understand the concept of parking at St. Mary's Hospital. Here you have Mental Health services located where many of the patients require services for anxiety, stress and anger issues.

Editor: Reading the papers over the last couple of weeks, I couldn't help but notice articles on Dakota Ridge and the so-called problem users of the road.