Opinion

Dear Editor: Re: Women's soccer ref wrong, Letters to the editor, Burnaby NOW, Aug. 15. I was disappointed to read Garth Evans' letter in the Aug. 15 issue of the Burnaby NOW.

The feeling surging through most British Columbians' blood today should seem familiar. It's a lot like road rage, albeit inspired by those who insure cars, not those who drive them.

I'm glad I'll be celebrating my birthday in Rome, the Eternal City. In a city more tham 2,500 years old, I'm sure to feel young. I'll also regain some perspective.

As summer vacations come to an end, and we begin to look forward to the fall, it is a good time to start thinking about how to best protect ourselves and our loved ones from illnesses like influenza.

Dear Editor: We all share in the sorrow the Sikh community is feeling at this difficult time after the tragic loss of life at the Gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin last week.

Dear Editor: On Aug. 3, our dear cat and best friend suffered a cruel and inhumane death. She was a very loving and happy cat who did not deserve to suffer the way she did. We woke up at 3 a.m.

It's a truth as fundamental as the sun rising in the east and setting in the west: even minor changes in an ecosystem can and will have profound and unexpected results. Sharks have a vital place in the ecosystems of the world's oceans.

It's time for Goalgetters summer soccer camp. Now in its 37th year, Goalgetters will be holding a one-week camp at Mercer Stadium in New Westminster from Monday, Aug. 20 to 24.

Dear Editor: Refereeing as atrocious as that at the women's semi-final soccer game between Canada and the U.S.A makes a mockery of the sport. Once again an important soccer game was decided by officiating errors.

Dear Editor: Re: Baldrey is out of touch, Letters to the editor, Burnaby NOW, Aug. 10.