Opinion

It's a well-used phrase but one that bears repeating: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Dear Editor: Re: Mayor blasts tax plan, Burnaby NOW, Oct. 12. It is extremely disappointing to hear that Burnaby's mayor voted against additional funding for TransLink's sustainable transportation improvements.

Dear Editor: As P. T. Barnum observed: "There is a sucker born every minute," and with the regional mayors goose-stepping in unison with TransLink's demand for more money, it seems we are governed by "suckers.

Dear Editor: Re: Criticism of politicians, not staff, Letter to the Editor, Burnaby NOW, Oct. 5 Mr. G.

Few elections are truly dull affairs. There's always a once-dormant issue that gains some legs; a candidate who cries foul; a letter to the editor that sparks outrage. That's all part of a healthy democratic process.

Dear Editor: Re: Voting system isn't working, Letter to the Editor, Burnaby NOW, Oct. 14. The voting system in Burnaby is more than adequate for citizens to choose their representatives for mayor, council and school board despite Mr.

Re: Will Corrigan say 'I told you so' in two years?, Our View, Burnaby NOW, Oct. 12.

Dear Editor, Thank you for reminding your readers (Burnaby proclaims Islamic History Month, Burnaby NOW, October 12,) that, last year, we discussed the subject at hand.

You say that if you were given a vote on the Evergreen Line funding, you would have probably held your nose and voted "yes" (re: Will Corrigan say 'I told you so' in two years? Our View, Burnaby NOW, Oct. 12.

Dear Editor: Re: Change ahead for education system, In My Opinion, Burnaby NOW, Oct. 12. It's a good thing my blood pressure is low because this article raised it considerably this evening.