Opinion

Iam not a great driver. I think I am getting better, though. I am trying, and working on a few things. For example, when I make right-hand turns, I am forcing myself to do a quick shoulder check.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Onni update: Steveston waterfront library gaining traction," News, April 9.

Blink, and you would have missed it. On Monday, the B.C. Liberals made legislative changes without any public announcement or debate.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "To boldly go where science fears to tread," Column, April 16.

Every now and then an issue suddenly pops up in our political arena that leaves you scratching your head, wondering about the government's apparent lack of compassion and common sense.

For the past 10 years, the drug Tamiflu has been the last line of defence against flu complications. During the menagerie of flu outbreaks (swine, bird) and SARS, the Canadian government spent $77 million on Tamiflu.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Thousands of 'illegal' Chinese drivers on Richmond's roads," News, April 9. I totally agree with the police. In China, one can buy a driving licence on the street, as long as one has money.

The human capacity to deny the obvious is truly infinite.

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Thousands of 'illegal' Chinese drivers on Richmond's roads, " News, April 9. Why is it that there always seems to be grey areas, loopholes and other lame excuses when it comes to issues like "a valid drivers licence.

Perhaps reality TV shows and Kevin O'Leary weren't the Canadian cultural touchstones and content cash cows the CBC hoped they would be.