Opinion

The Editor, While the municipal elections have been the hot topic in the local media of late, many more national stories are emerging about gender inequality and violence against women.

The Editor, When the barbarians come over the wall, they don't care that you abhor violence or don't believe in war. They're barbarians; they've come to ravage, pillage, burn and put you to the sword - despite your opinion on the matter.

D espite a well-publicized decline in the crime rate and predictions that the Evergreen Line won't worsen crime once it opens, many voters see public safety as the number one issue going into the Nov. 15 election.

The Editor, I'm nonplussed over the controversy about a so-called slate with the Protect Coquitlam campaign. In an ideal democracy, people with common goals work together for the greater good of all members of society.

Voter turnout is dropping in all elections but it's most dismal at the municipal level, where, ironically people have the most say in what goes on.

The Tri-Cities doesn't have online voting - yet - but the interested voter can find out a lot about their candidates without leaving the comfort of their home or office.

The Editor, I have received a slick, glossy flyer from New Westminster-Coquitlam NDP MP Fin Donnelly in which he endorses a slate of candidates for the mayor and council of Port Moody. I am disturbed by this flyer for a number of reasons.

With civic elections less than a month away, some Tri-Cities residents may be complaining about the sheer number of candidates to consider.

The Editor, Re. "Trustee Alty should serve where she lives: Ginter" I have known Gail Alty, who is running for re-election as a Coquitlam school trustee, for many years both through my personal and professional life.

The Editor, Did you know that October is Community Inclusion Month in British Columbia? Every year since 1996, communities across B.C. have celebrated the gifts of people with developmental disabilities.