Opinion

In February, then Coast Reporter staff writer Ben Ingram spent several weeks looking at the pros and cons of a troubling and failing justice system. The people he talked to painted a pretty dark picture of what was a legal system in peril.

Editor: There was a landmark decision made at the Gibsons council meeting of Oct. 16. Putting aside the name calling, misinformation, disrespect and rudeness directed primarily at three members of council at the Oct.

Editor: The Sunshine Coast must be one of the most beautiful places to live in all of Canada. Being from the big city, it is such a joy to see the smiles on people's faces as they pass by with a cheerful good morning for Max and me.

Editor: It's disconcerting to hear people who don't live in Gibsons think they know what's best for those who do. It's easy to sit on a deck in Langdale or Sechelt and say there are "no impacts" so "just get on with it and build something, anything.

Editor: Sadly our system failed Amanda Todd and her family. However, there are other issues in my mind that need to be addressed. Strong points in Dr.

Editor: In the news locally and world-wide, the message is: be prepared for water and food shortages. Insofar as water is concerned, perhaps local governments could consider drilling wells in strategic areas on the Sunshine Coast.

Editor: In the face of news of real bullying and the tragedy associated with it, the accusations by Gibsons resident Brian Sadler that citizens "bullied" three Gibsons council members at the recent Gospel Rock public hearing must be challenged (Coast

Editor: I am deeply saddened by the death of Amanda Todd. I am also saddened that the media can't leave it alone. Nobody seems ready to mention that we live in a violent society.

Editor: I read with some amusement the letters about a road to Squamish or bridges to Horseshoe Bay (Coast Reporter, Oct. 12).

Editor: I love the palm trees - they are very pleasing to the eye. One thinks of being on vacation. The previous foliage was a dangerous visibility factor for drivers leaving Sunnycrest Mall.