Opinion

The Editor, It is not uncommon these days to read about some tragic automobile accident that has been caused or partly caused by speeding. We read that the police are planning on enforcing traffic laws and this is good.

The Editor, This is my 33rd year fundraising for Variety the Children's Charity. After working hard all year, I made my big presentation at Variety's successful Telethon last Sunday, where they brought in more than $7 million.

The Editor, Re. "Taking paper out of schools" (The Tri-City News, Feb. 16). I am very concerned to read the front-page article.

FACE TO FACE: What could possibly be wrong with giving to charity? Give a food basket to one needy neighbour and you're a hero.

FACE TO FACE: What could possibly be wrong with giving to charity? When I give to charity, I don't feel good - I feel guilty.

Police are continuing to crack down on distracted drivers who talk on cellphones, text message their friends or engage in other behaviour that could cause them to take their eyes off the road.

A giant earthquake drill last month got me thinking about how emergency preparedness has changed - hopefully, for the better. The Jan. 26 drill was timed to coincide with an earthquake 311 years ago that had an estimated at magnitude 9.0.

The Editor, Re. "Investing in the planet as simple as planting a tree" (Green Scene, The Tri-City News, Jan. 28). If only countering global climate destabilization were as simple as planting a tree.

The Editor, Re. "What's with Burke development?" (Letters, The Tri-City News, Jan. 26). I am so glad people are speaking up about some of the development on Burke Mountain.

The Editor, A plea to Tri-City drivers from a scared cyclist: I am appealing to Tri-City drivers to please be more cautious around cyclists. I'm fully aware of the rage drivers have towards cyclists recently but it's getting out of control.