The word extremist has been used to describe violent people for a long time. It is usually attached to a religious movement that has taken its faith to the limit of human decency. Less often it might be an ideology that has gone from ideal, to violent demand. In other instances it can be turned …
Category Archives: Politics
To the Editor: It’s time for John Horgan’s Tommy Douglas Moment – Universal Basic Income
This letter was sent to the Alberni Valley News on October 29, 2020 and published November 4, 2020. Dear Editor, The provincial election is over and it is now time to look ahead to how this strong NDP majority can truly do the most good for all British Columbians no matter their station or political …
To The Editor: It is Time for a Provincial Environmental Health Officer
Dear Editor, (Published June 20 Times Colonist “We need a Bonnie Henry for climate change”) As I watch the calm, compassionate and intensely rational and authoritative handling of the COVID19 pandemic by Dr. Bonnie Henry, I can’t help but think we need this for BC’s environment and ecosystems. Dr. Henry’s primary goal is to work …
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