Dear Editor:
Once again the election season is on the horizon. Certain media parroting the voice of some elected officials continue to refer to this as the "silly season." The moniker is an insult to those who have aspirations, legitimate or otherwise to seek public office.
That being said, I believe that the reappearance of TEAM Burnaby gives credence to the term.
TEAM Burnaby is a blessing to the current NDP mayor and council. This autocratic organization's sole purpose is to promote the name and hopefully elect one person to council. I participated in the last civic election under the TEAM banner and after the election served briefly as its president. To those who are entering the political arena for the first time, proceed with caution.
Again, "caution" is the word, don't repeat the mistake that I made. I certainly was not a novice and still responded to what seemed like an honest call to participate. In my case, it was "no fool, like an old fool."
Beware of promises made and see if you can count any that are kept.
Ray Power, Burnaby
