Opinion

Dear Editor: The next provincial government must be careful not to do an easy pendulum swing on transit governance. TransLink has had two different kinds of board. Both decision-making bodies are necessary.

It's no joke, although the timing may suggest otherwise. The B.C. Liberal government has finally got around to making good on its promise to get rid of the harmonized sales tax (HST). B.C.

Dear Editor: In a April 19th open letter to Premier Christy Clark, economist Robyn Allan revealed a likely reason for our provincial governments' refusal to comment on the Enbridge pipeline proposal (see www.robyn allan.com). On June 21, 2010 the B.

U.S. President Barack Obama's surprise backing of same-sex marriage got mixed reviews around the world last Wednesday, and I've got to wonder if that will hurt him in the polls. I hope not.

Dear Editor: Kudos to B.C.'s transportation minister, Blair Lekstrom, for moving swiftly to deal with the TransLink fare evasion issue once it was brought to light.

Dear Editor: Re: Time for peace, Letters to the editor, Burnaby NOW, May 9. Canadians expect Canadian laws to be enforced fairly, not selectively.

No orderly society is entirely free. Any community that is subject to the rule of law must give up some of its liberty. In Canada, we're free to speak our minds, but not to yell "fire" in a crowd.

Dear Editor: What are the school trustees doing to protect the rights of those teachers who choose to volunteer? Teachers should have the right to follow their conscience.

Dear Editor: Re: Taxes to jump 3.9%, Burnaby NOW, May 9. I cannot wait any longer for the province to begin its audit of municipalities.

It truly is a golden age, a time that will be remembered fondly for decades. Historians will write of these glory days, and bards will sing of their triumphs. Possibly with the aid of Autotune. It's the golden age of superhero movies.