Opinion

Dear editor, Local papers always run stories at this time of year about what a good time the air cadets have at gliding school and what good preparation they are getting for future careers as pilots.

Dear editor, Since when, as far as the new hospital is concerned, have we been living under the basic tenet of democracy — "government of the people by the people for the people? Certainly as far as the never-ending political saga revolving around this issue is concerned — this dictum has not been applied.

Dear editor, The reason we have the issue of two hospitals is that the Vancouver Island Health Authority was not able to describe health care for the future to those people who seemed to be so emotionally tied to "their hospital." Dr. Phil Luke is absolutely correct: The vast majority of health care services are not provided in hospitals.

Dear editor, I practically choked on my morning toast while reading North Island College’s notice regarding what math levels certain skills need.

Dear editor, Where do our council and regional district think we are going to get the money to pay our taxes for all the major projects underway and proposed?

Dear editor, Tom Fletcher is correct. The 2009 BC Greens platform had a timeline that included smart metering by 2012. We did not recommend wireless meters because, as Fletcher mentioned, we have precautionary policy on EMF radiation.

Dear editor, More and more, dog walking is becoming a form of recreation. As a society, we support healthy lifestyle in many forms such as bike riding, woodland trails and others that are not confined to the Community Centre or playing fields.

Dear editor, In response to K. McVey regarding recent council decisions on Comox’s Official Community Plan, I stand by my relooking at important issues brought to the council table.

Dear editor, Re: Big Time Out: Version 2.0 (Record, Aug. 10). As a Cumberland local, I find it unfortunate that the Cumberland businesses have to suffer from the change of locations.

Dear editor, This letter is in response to your report, "Going along for the glide," which should have been titled "Being taken for a ride."