Opinion

Let's just consider it a trial balloon, or perhaps a trial doobie. Sensible B.C. - the group trying to spark a referendum on decriminalizing pot - has come up short.

Open letter to B.C.'s Education Minister Peter Fassbender: This letter follows a Sept. 20 School District 38 (Richmond) presentation to the select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services by the school board and our stakeholders.

Richmond - The Editor I understand the men and women of Richmond Fire-Rescue have been in their halls waiting for a call and I did not call them.

Modern technology is making life better and creepier at the same time. Extortion, of all crimes, is going through a major change right before our eyes.

Richmond - The Editor, On Dec. 6 there was a town hall public forum in Richmond on "The Senate -Reform or Abolish?" It was evident from the attendees that there was considerable dissatisfaction with the Senate.

Richmond - The Editor, In that Santa Claus is a fantasy figure, I feel a need to compile a list of fantasy (much dreamed about, but never attainable) wishes that I would ask him to satisfy on Christmas morning.

As the calendar rushes forward to the Dec. 24 expected deadline to announce environmental approval of a jet fuel facility on the Fraser River's south arm, the province should stop and take a look at other options.

Colorado - The Editor, Re: "Running out of puff?" News, Dec. 6. I'm writing to encourage neighbours in B.C. and all Canadians to continue the good fight to end discrimination towards humans who use the plant cannabis.

It would be impossible to find someone as universally revered as former South African president Nelson Mandela. With his death, the bright light of a moral titan has been dimmed. Mandela's legacy is vast and complex.

Richmond - Can someone explain why we give hefty bonuses to BC Ferries and BC Hydro executives for not doing well? Bonuses are a reward toanyone who increases net profits. Failure should result in penalties, not bonuses!George PopeRichmond