Calgary Sun Letter to the Editor, Wednesday, August 21, 2024

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Relying on a glimmer of hope and prayer

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Re: Oh, Canada! Who’s standing guard? Editorial, August 17

The answer to this serious question is definitely not the Justin Trudeau government, whose immigration and refugee policies are only concerned with admitting as many immigrants as possible without conducting proper security checks. The likelihood of properly vetting half a million immigrants a year is zero.

Trudeau seems to be taking chances and not taking seriously his primary responsibility, which is to ensure that Canada’s national security is not compromised. There is no doubt that terrorists see Canada as an easy place to enter and provide them with a safe haven.

Trudeau is more concerned with demonstrating virtue while growing his voting base than protecting Canadians from terrorists.

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Larry Cuomo

(Votes were always his first priority.)

No need to express

Re: Pride and Prejudice? Ottawa Jewish Federation withdraws from Capital Pride Parade on August 16 over pro-Palestinian statement

There is no need for Capital Pride to take a stance on foreign issues that are not directly related to 2SLGBTQ+ rights.

There are many international conflicts or territorial disputes where people have died or been oppressed. Taking a stand in these conflicts could undermine the role of Capital Pride. Staying silent about these conflicts does not mean that Capital Pride is complicit.

Bruce Couchman

(It’s all about politics these days.)

Focus only on teaching

I believe that under the Alberta School Act, principals and teachers are responsible for students from the time they leave home until they get home from school. If they are using their phones during class, they are not learning. Just enforce the rules and confiscate the phones instead of complaining about depriving students of their expensive phones. Teachers, do your job!

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Bruce Haynes

(There are a lot of things that need to be addressed, but maybe students should be responsible for putting their phones away.)

A moment of solidarity

With the rail strike looming, I think we need to look at the value of unions and the increased costs they impose on us. Canada has large unions, what benefits do they provide to the public? They continue to demand higher wages and reduce productivity. Bad employees are protected, our workers at all levels of government do not seem to work hard, and are hired for life. It is time for a change, and unions should not be allowed to hold the public hostage with excessive demands.

Jim Hope

(This is a touchy subject. Union members almost always support the union. Maybe you need to find a union to join.)

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