Opinion

If you don't vote, you give up your right to complain.

The Editor, Three recent events have prompted me to write. First, the media coverage about the coming out of NBA star Jason Collins. Secondly, a group of women friends discussing whether or not there is a need for a Gay volleyball league.

The Editor, As residents who choose to live in Steveston because of its maritime heritage and active commercial fishing industry, we are deeply concerned with how Richmond Council is confusing merely slowing development with conservation.

People often ask me, "Matthew, what is the best exotic pet, and where can I get one?" Yes, maybe I prompt them extensively, or even slip them $5 just for asking, but it is a good question, and one I enjoy answering.

The Editor, The recent all candidates meeting, where some candidates were noticeable by their absence, could well be termed a bloody disgrace.

The Editor, Somebody come up with a way of telling our politicians exactly what we do or do not want without voting for the lesser of two evils. Somehow they and we have forgotten they're our employees, hired to do a job.

Yes, everyone's in a tizzy since the Americans announced they're considering charging a fee to Canadian border crossers.

The Editor, I am very disappointed in John Yap, the MLA in my riding, who could not be bothered to attend the all-candidates' meeting last Monday evening.

There are 85 ridings being fought over in this election campaign, and trying to keep track of even half of them can be a daunting task.

The Editor, Where's Waldo/John Yap? Has anyone else noticed? Prior to being caught using secret email addresses to hide the deceit, there were pictures of Yap shaking some unsuspecting persons hand, or doing the Java political jabber-speak sessions.