Opinion

Editor: Last Wednesday, I saw the awesome film Peace Out, about energy production and consumption.

Editor: Don't blame the rise in the cost of Hydro solely on the smart meter. In 2010 Hydro rates went up six per cent. In May 2011 Hydro rates went up eight per cent. The proposed rate increase for April 2012 is seven per cent.

Editor: I find it very frustrating reading an article (Coast Reporter, March 23) that shows the obvious jubilation of one of our taxpayers for causing another cost burden for the District by starting the whole Target issue over because of a possible

Editor: Last week, a BC Hydro employee thanked me when he saw the sign telling Corix that a smart meter is not welcome at our house.

Editor: B.C. has a long history of environmental protection and advocacy. We are the birthplace of Greenpeace, the David Suzuki Foundation and the first Green Party member in Parliament and have made B.C.

Editor: Re: Senior's driving testing I think the computer requirement portion has been implemented 10 to 15 years too early. Today's seniors are very often not computer savvy. They feel like deer caught in the headlights.

A few seconds - that's sometimes all you might have to get you and your family to safety in the event of a house fire. Those precious seconds are increased when you have a working smoke alarm.

I wonder who would have won the 2011 municipal election if everyone campaigned with the same budget? The thought occurred to me this week while poring over pages of financial statements from the last local election.

Editor: In response to Shelagh Nerney's letter (Coast Reporter, March 23) there are plenty of resources available for those who have concerns about the installation of smart meters being thrust upon us all over Canada and the U.S.

Editor: I have only lived on the Coast for six years, yet cannot remember a single year when ferry fares did not increase. The B.C.