Calgary Sun Letters to the Editor, Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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Hahn the Hater

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Reply to “Hit the Road, Hahn!” (Brian Pasiphium, August 24): Who decides what is anti-Semitic, the author of the comments or the recipient? So when Hahn says his comments are not anti-Semitic, shouldn’t it be up to me, as a Jew, to decide whether they are? Similarly, if I start calling black people the vile, hate-filled “N-word” and say it’s OK because it was common practice in the South a hundred years ago, won’t black people call me a racist? So, Fred Hahn, Jews everywhere, including members of your own union, have declared your comments about Israel over the past ten months to be absolutely anti-Semitic. Enough with the hate already!

Joel Rosenberg

(He was despicable. The fact that he remains in that position today does not bode well for some parts of the labor movement)

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Propaganda of hatred

Regarding “Islamic preachers spreading anti-Semitism in Canada” (Brian Lilley, August 24): That’s what bigots do. They start with the Jews and end up attacking everyone else.

Paul MacDonald

(True. Also unacceptable and not applicable here)

Selfie for the people

I really don’t understand why when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shows up at picnics, exhibitions, or various other events, some people are so keen to take pictures with him as if he is some kind of celebrity. It’s disgusting.

Does he think that will be enough to get some gullible people to vote for him? Perhaps.

Do you think he would show up for a selfie at one of the massive homeless encampments, the so-called “safe drug” sites he approves, or some of the endless Palestinian protests? I think not.

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Giselle Toilet

(It seems that he cares most about appearance)

Please go back to basics

What we need is for governments at all levels to get back to basics, rather than waiting until the crisis stage for infrastructure to receive attention.

We will not elect people who spend their time and money with special interests while neglecting their primary responsibilities. Remember, there is only one taxpayer, and we expect politicians at all levels to do their jobs.

Pete McLellan

We are all concerned about our water use because the local council is not focusing on these important things.

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