Opinion

It is understandable that when we, as a society, are faced with a monstrous crime, some among us ponder capital punishment Paul Bernardo, Clifford Olson, Robert Pickton and now those accused of murdering young Tori Stafford - who hasn't considered th

The Editor, Re: "Merchants talk village's shift into Storybrooke," Community, Feb. 15. It is great for Steveston to be on the screen, but it doesn't bring business to Steveston.

THE EDITOR, Re: "As highrises creep up and up, fellowship falls and fades," Column, March 16. We have been living in Richmond for close to 25 years and are appalled at what Richmond has become.

The Editor, To no one's surprise, Richmond drivers have chalked up a record increase in red light traffic infractions! If our city council insisted on a few more full time traffic enforcement personnel, we could probably shoot for a World Class recor

As spring break ends, as teachers and students return to school (somewhat reluctantly in both cases, given recent labour clashes), we should consider the issue of salaries and payment. Nope, not for the teachers. For the kids.

The Editor, Re: "ET views love on planet Earth," Letters, Feb. 15. As an ET (Extra-Terrestrial) still trying to understand how earthlings behave, I was puzzled by two articles appearing on page three of a recent daily Metro Vancouver newspaper.

The Editor, I am a strong proponent of the pedestrian scramble at Moncton Street and No. 1 Road in Steveston. I also agree with the "no right turn on red" law.

The Editor, Re: "Numbers are not the issue," Letters, Feb.15. I am an immigrant too. There are many others living here in Richmond who try to make this city their new home and they are as frustrated as we are.

The Editor, Sometimes one has to be blunt to convey a point. Mr Pollard needs to convey the point to his VAFFC group: "Gentlemen, you will never barge jet fuel up the Fraser.

The Editor, Re: "Stop $200 million private school subsidies," Letters, March 9. In British Columbia, we are proud to have a diverse schooling system that includes public schools, independent schools and home-schooling.