Opinion

Water, fire, air and earth — ancient philosophers considered these the four elements on which all terrestrial life is based. Aristotle added a fifth element — ether — which was celestial, breathed by the gods as we mortals breathe air.

Dear Editor, I work at a daycare centre with 37 wonderful young children. Our daycare is located beside a forest and nature trail in Richmond, and the children spend hours on the trail every day.

Dear Editor, This just in! How to cut back inside water use by 50 per cent? Re-use all water in the home, at least once. Four and a half steps: 1. BATH/SHOWER: Plug the bathtub to save first-shower water. Don’t drain the first-bath water.

Editor, When the issue of house massing was brought up, I agreed it was a problem we should address sooner rather than later. To date, I have not changed my position. In the last few weeks, I have tried to listen to all parties.

Dear Editor, Recently, Richmond City Hall announced the purchase of two pieces of art to add to the Minoru Development Project currently underway.

Dear Editor, A few years ago Eric Fiss, Public Art Planner, attempted to spend $250,000 on public art. The outlay was put to an online vote and was soundly defeated.

Dear Editor, From what I see every day, I believe that Richmond is slowly becoming more and more polluted by the dust from construction. From building town houses, to apartments, to plazas, there is no end to it.

Dear Editor, After attending Tuesday evening’s planning committee meeting at Richmond City Hall. I find myself extremely disappointed by our elected decision-makers.

Dear Editor: Re: “Votes speak volumes,” July 16, News . Right on! Your editorial is a great reminder to all. We must learn to ignore the proliferation of good press politicians- — elicit, contrived or not — and focus on how they vote.

Dear Editor, I have little patience with the simple-minded proposition that those who object to the proliferation of mega-houses in our community are motivated by some kind of jealousy of wealth.