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LETTER: Travelling MLAs need to remember that they are mortals

Published

2 months ago

January 4, 2021

RE: Eighth UCP member caught travelling outside Alberta

When a Roman general celebrated a ‘triumph’, dressed in purple and gold, a companion or possibly slave beside him in the chariot whispered in his ear “Remember that you are mortal and not a god”. Jason Kenney probably wishes he’d had someone do it to caucus members Tanya Fir, Jeremy Nixon, Jason Stephan, Tracy Allard and Pat Rehn. While the rest of us didn’t even visit children or grandchildren over Christmas, these MLAs flew to warmer climes leaving mere mortals huddled at home.

Former Ontario finance minister Rod Phillips did worse, flitting off to Saint Barthélemy after contriving social media posts that made it seem he’d stayed home. And while NDP MP Niki Ashton followed protocols in visiting her sick grandmother in Greece, she didn’t bother mentioning it to her party leader or whip (who revoked her critic responsibilities).

It’s easy for well-paid politicians to start feeling special. But before ignoring rules meant for the plebs, I invite them to imagine Allard, Phillips or Ashton whispering in their ear “Remember that you are as mortal as the taxpayer, your boss.”

Especially since the alternative is voters shouting it at you after you get caught.

Stuart Taylor
Hinton, AB

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LETTER: Trudeau gun grab just an election ploy

Trudeau’s gun control legislation has nothing to do with public safety, and everything to do with elections

Published

1 week ago

February 18, 2021

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RE: Cities able to ban handguns under Liberal gun grab program

Trudeau’s gun control legislation has nothing to do with public safety, and everything to do with elections.

It gets him a lot of city votes

He will never take any firearms off the streets, because it would violate the ‘holy rights’ of our so-called indigenous people to continue to trade in all kinds of illegal products and substances, including guns and ammo.

Enforcing any and all of his gun laws would take firearms away from duck hunters and target shooters, while leaving armed criminal gangs free to fight their wars and trade their drugs in our city streets.

Andy Thomsen
Kelowna, BC

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LETTER: Name the Edmonton CFL team The Pissants

“As I said to a Aboriginal friend, the expression of monikers was a sign of respect.”

Published

3 weeks ago

February 9, 2021

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RE: Edmonton Elk CFL team – one of the possible new names for the franchise

As I said to a Aboriginal friend, the expression of monikers was a sign of respect.

IE: George Armstrong was called “Chief” as captain of the Leafs. It was a sign of respect, to be worn with pride. And the last time they won Stanley Cup.

Perhaps the (name should be The) Edmonton Pissants.

Barry Knodel
Medicine Hat, AB

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LETTER: Hey Alberta – quit your whining!

Alberta could lead the way, rather than whining and crying about how tough they have it.

Published

3 weeks ago

February 8, 2021

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RE: Rick Strankman – Turn off The taps

The rest of Canada does not owe Alberta anything.

It’s the world’s view oil is on its way out, not the rest of Canada.

Alberta does not just want North America to be self-sufficient – they want to be the “haves” again. In other words, extract and ship (overseas) as much oil as possible.

It’s time to transition to other forms of energy. Alberta could lead the way, rather than whining and crying about how tough they have it.

James McDougall
Sointula, BC