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"Theophobia" versus homophobia: Policy 5.45 debate continues

"Theophobia" versus homophobia: Policy 5.45 debate continues

Dear Editor: In her letter (School system has become belief-based, Burnaby NOW online), Suzana Kovacic of the Catholic Rights Civil League accuses me of being "theophobic" because I have been critical of those that oppose Policy 5.
New 'home' is great news

New 'home' is great news

Dear Editor: As a former board member, I offer my heartiest congratulations to the South Burnaby Neighbourhood House on the news that the 15-year-old social service agency will be moving into a brand-new, 12,000 square-foot facility, to be shared wit
Attacks on group go too far

Attacks on group go too far

Dear Editor: Two letters published by the Burnaby NOW (Online poster proud of partaking in violent gay bashing attack, July 22; Group in a time warp, July 20) have raised the level of attack against parents who request accommodation for their child's
Who's being 'malicious' about Policy 5.45?

Who's being 'malicious' about Policy 5.45?

Dear Editor: It looks like Parents' Voice has found a supporter in right wing religious radio host Kari Simpson as she has decided to try and argue in her letter (Parents' Voice didn't deserve 'malicious' criticism, Burnaby NOW online) that Parents V
School system has become belief-based

School system has become belief-based

Dear Editor: Harmel Guram (Who's being "malicious" about Policy 5.45?, Burnaby NOW online) accuses supporters of Parents' Voice of being homophobic and, in supporting this claim, makes statements that are theophobic.
Online poster proud of partaking in violent gay bashing attack

Online poster proud of partaking in violent gay bashing attack

DEAR EDITOR: When I read the following message on an Internet discussion board, I thought of Charter Lau and all those ignorant, misguided and bigoted parents who are apparently in favour of allowing gay children to be bullied in their schools.
More electric cars needed

More electric cars needed

DEAR EDITOR: Electric cars have been around since the 1830s and 1840s, and production models have been around since the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Old tax system means higher taxes

Old tax system means higher taxes

After two years of heated debate, many British Columbians are still confused about how to vote in the current mail-in referendum on the HST.
HST 'conceived in deceit'

HST 'conceived in deceit'

DEAR EDITOR: Re: Two sides of the debate: Politicians respond, Burnaby NOW, July 15 Harry Bloy, counsels us to vote in favour of the HST.
Let police do their job in riot investigations

Let police do their job in riot investigations

In the days following the Vancouver riots, the sadness and disappointment felt by most British Columbians was a tangible thing - on radio callin shows, in letters to the editor, and around the water cooler and the dinner table, most people were shock