Opinion

Dear editor, Stephen Harper, a proven autocrat found guilty of contempt of Parliament and elected with only 38 per cent of the popular vote, shows no respect to the duly elected opposition Members of Parliament and has shown little respect or confidence in his own party members by stifling them.

Dear editor, Reference the recent "open house" to show the cyclepath plans for Fitzgerald, Courtenay City Hall staff have laid down useful information.

Dear editor, It is somewhat ironic that a federal election and the seal hunt should coincide, since both are a waste of money that the majority of Canadians don’t want, and both are designed to win more power for the politicians at the expense of taxpayers.

Dear editor, For the past two months, I’ve been supporting the Green Party. For some, the thought of the government as it stands today brings up undesirable feelings and uneasiness. I hope that this election can make a difference, a simmering effect on emotions.

Dear editor, Is the Harper Conservative Party really following conservative ideas?

Dear editor, I felt it was necessary to respond to the astounding article in last Friday's Record in anticipation of Mr. Harper's visit.

Dear editor, With the impending closure of the E&N Railway line to and from Victoria and Courtenay due to lack of funds to maintain the track, I'm reminded of that carbon tax that we British Columbians pay.

Dear editor, As the Comox Valley’s expert antiques appraiser, I am amazed that the Record (April 22) should mislead the public by choosing to feature feature a blatant commercial advertisement in the guise of a news story on the front page.

Dear editor, It seems to me that our Canadian government has adopted a double standard when it comes to the use of medicinal marijuana.

Dear editor, Harper and Duncan have deficit-slashing plans to go after the income of our troops.