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Tick tock

Thank you for your article [Take this job abd blog it: life after quitting, Sept. 22]. Kai Nagata is neither an entitled, raised-on-reality-TV person, nor an idealistic naif. People seem to be holding their breaths, waiting to see if he will emerge as a leader they can like or allow to do their thinking for them, or whether hell crash and burn in a spectacular and entertaining fashion. In the middle are the real man and the very real colleagues and similarly disaffected citizens who want to live in a more meaningful world. There is a pre-revolutionary tang to the air, reminiscent of the 60s. But the young seem better organized, more informed and yes, less idealistic and rebellious. Therefore, theyre more likely to be part of the solution. Lets not hold our breath, lets cheer! Good for you, Kai. Thank you for making us all think about what the best use of our short lives might be.

MotherMelius at WEVancouver.com

Blame game

I dont for one minute think that just because a server brings your food to the table that they deserve a tip [Real costs of dining out, Sept. 22]. And I think its a little presumptuous to assume a tip should be paid. To me a tip is deserved when the server has gone out of their way to be friendly and efficient. I have sat in restaurants long after placing my order and wondered if the food was ever going to arrive. To me, if service is poor, why would anyone expect to be tipped? While I realize it is likely the kitchen staffs fault for the delays, ultimatelythe server is part and parcel of that poor service, ergo, no tip!

Wayne M.

Helmets for drivers

I have heard, many a time, Wayne McQueens suggestion that cyclists who dont wear helmets sign a medical waiver in case they get hurt [No helmet, no health care, Sept. 15]. I assume hes recommending that all those who drive a car, smoke cigarettes or eat junk food do the same thing?And to those letter writers who describe injuries from bike riding, are you going to give us the long list of injuries that happen daily on 麻豆传媒映画streets from vehicle driving? Why dont those in vehicles wear helmets? If you want to wear a helmet (and there are many conditions when its sensible) then do so. But to target cyclists throughout the province (such as those on quiet country lanes) is a waste of tax dollars. The best measures to improve safety are cycling education for both cyclists and motorists and better infrastructure. The over-emphasis of helmet use is detrimental to addressing these important cycling safety issues.

Anonymous, via email

A bridge too far

Stop with all the whining 麻豆传媒映画and take that stupid bike lane off the Burrard Bridge. All it does is create congestion on Beach Ave. If someone wants to ride their bike without head protection, just let them. If they want to smoke while riding across the bridge in a car lane without head gear, let them. Wake up, this isnt North Korea; its Canada where we are supposedly free.

Scott, via email

Drop 24 limit

There are four BC liquor outlets and many private ones in the West End. They sell thousand of bottles a day. The rule of taking only 24 bottles back at a liquor store is very short sighted. There should be a bottle recycling depot right here a clean and efficient one. And a campaign to convince people to return their own bottles, not leave them to the binners. If we are serious about recycling lets make it easy.

Michel Gascon, via email