Dear Editor:
On Monday, Feb. 17 at the B.C. legislature, a motion was presented to "recognize that climate change is one of the greatest issues facing B.C." and calling on the legislature to "explore all means by which the government may halt the expansion of thermal coal exports in British Columbia."
That motion was overwhelmingly defeated 73 to 1. Both the NDP and Liberals even found the motion amusing, and, yes, even New Westminster's very own MLA Judy Darcy voted against the motion.
Put another way, our legislators have no intention of opposing the proposed Fraser Surrey coal dock even though it is within their power to do so.
It is accepted the world over that carbon dioxide emissions (largely from coal burning) is the major factor behind climate change, and our elected politicians are doing nothing to combat this, in fact they find it amusing to consider otherwise.
If you don't find this issue amusing and care for the future well-being of your families, contact your own MLA now and tell them to rethink their ideas. It goes without saying that not only do we need new thinking in Victoria, we need a new attitude.
Gavin Wishart, New Westminster
