Opinion

It's been said that one of the greatest failings of our justice system is that only the stupidest criminals get caught and pay the price. I've come to believe that that's also one of the greatest failings of our political system.

Dear Editor: I am absolutely stunned that TransLink is considering tolling major roads and all bridges across Metro Vancouver to raise needed funds.

Dear Editor: Re: Robocalls could have reduced turnout, Burnaby NOW, March 14. It must have been a very slow news day when a report about an academic study made your front page.

Dear Editor: Re: Leaked info 'is huge', Burnaby NOW, March 14.

It is completely understandable that when we, as a society, are faced with a monstrous crime, we ponder capital punishment.

Dear Editor: Re: The mystery of Telus Park, In My Opinion, Burnaby NOW, March 14. Mr. Baldrey states in his In My Opinion column: "Telus has also been named one of the Top 100 companies to work for in Canada.

I love school. As a member of the graduating class of 2012, nearly 13 years have passed since my first day of kindergarten, and let me tell you now, not all of it has been fun.

Dear Editor: Re: Mayor backs Topp in NDP race, Burnaby NOW, March 14.

Dear Editor: As both a school board trustee (in Burnaby) and a public school teacher (in Surrey), I'd like to declare my personal conflicts in the current debate over the direction of public education in B.C.

Should we be shocked that the Tories are apparently looking at stripping fish habitat protection out of the Fisheries Act? Probably not. The Conservatives seem to have no shame where the environment is concerned.