Letters to the Editor
Desecration of the Canadian flag by protesters is unjustified
By Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2022
Editor: Of the many nefarious happenings during the ‘freedom convoy’, one of the most distressing for me was (and is) the desecration of our beloved Canadian flag. Many people are now wary of flying the Canadian flag believing that they will be branded as a supporter of the convoy. It is my hope that ... Read More »
7 responsesUniversity make it clear that students aren’t the first priority
By Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2022
Editor: Educational institutions are only as strong as those who uphold them and it’s an uncomfortable feeling to lose hope in a school I have dedicated upwards of $15,000, time and my spirit into. It’s hard to extend University of Lethbridge administration sympathy when considering tuition raises students have experienced, along with cuts to sports, ... Read More »
4 responsesLife and death now consider two sides of a coin
By Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2022
Editor: Rumour has it that Dustin Hoffman’s tombstone is expected to have an inscription: “I knew it would happen.” Death is not a morbid subject of conversation. When I came to Canada in 1957, I found it strange that suicide was felony; condoms were hidden and sold from under the counter; and abortion and homosexual ... Read More »
1 responseThe time has come for freedom protesters to give it a rest
By Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2022
Editor: What is it about this whole “freedom” convoy thing that so upsets me? There is a bunch of people who don’t want to get the vaccination. OK. So you’re afraid of needles? You don’t want to be told you have to have a mask on before you can get into a bar, or go ... Read More »
17 responsesThe real danger to our country is from the tyranny of ignorance
By Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2022
Editor: We have all endured enough. It is time to get back to normal. The government has abused it power and is infringing on our inalienable human rights to personal freedom. Throughout this winter, the city has mandated a reduced speed limit of 60 km/h on Whoop-Up Drive whenever it snows. They tell us that ... Read More »
10 responsesArtur Pawlowski should be revered for his actions, not vilified
By Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2022
People of Southern Alberta can be forgiven if the name Artur Pawlowski, doesn’t roll freely off the tongue, but the name should. Why? Because this man has saved more soles through his ministry, and the near single handed delivering of essentials of life to the Calgary and areas homeless, and destitute, than perhaps anyone in ... Read More »
9 responsesFormer NDP government not to blame for bargaining paradigm
By Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2022
Editor: The Guest Column by Christopher J. Nicol (Lethbridge Herald, 2022-02-19) regarding the “opaque labour relations environment” in post-secondary education (PSE) requires a bit more context. Dr. Nicol seems to lay the blame for the new negotiating paradigm between faculty associations and university governors squarely at the feet of the former NDP government albeit aided ... Read More »
2 responsesAHS could boost morale by following four steps
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
Editor: AHS/ EMS recently announced their “Comprehensive 10 Point Plan for addressing the extraordinary increase in EMS calls that have been experienced over the last months”, and further states that “This plan focuses on immediate actions that will help create capacity within our system, will ensure that EMS continues to be available and safe for ... Read More »
2 responsesPeople don’t have the right to disrupt lives because they don’t get their way
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2022
Editor: Just to clear up any confusion as to whether the Alberta highway blockade was a lawful or unlawful protest: Under the Charter, “Canadians have the right to protest – regardless of whether the cause is left, right, centre, trucker, whatever. But any time that interferes more than minimally and temporarily with the rights of ... Read More »
53 responsesThe country isn’t just the protesters
By Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
Editor: I will be 84 years old this year. I was born here and have lived here in this democratic country all my life. My understanding of democracy is that during an election campaign candidates present the policy of their party. On election day people vote for the party of their choice. The winner forms ... Read More »
24 responsesWhat do people want freedom from?
By Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
Editor: The protesters keep yelling that they want freedom. My question is “Freedom from what, or to do what?” They live in the freest country in the world. They are free to go pretty much where ever they wish. They have free universal health care. They are free to accept or reject the vaccine that ... Read More »
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