GIVE IT UP FOR GORD
Re: “,” Oct. 26, 2017
I’m sure that I’m just one of many that are upset about Luv’s opinion about our beloved Gord. Maybe Luv doesn’t care for the Hip’s music. That’s OK. It wasn’t just about the music. Gord and the Hip brought Canadians together. They told our story.Ěý
Gord, as Prime Minister Trudeau so eloquently stated, loved every corner ofĚýthis country, yet knew that Canada could be better. Gord did so much for reconciliation with First Nations.
I’m not going to lash out at Luv for the ignorant email just a few days after his passing. Gord united Canadians, and to get angry about Luv’s words would take away from Gord’s legacy. –K. Kelly
Luv can’t understand all the hype about the death of Gord Downie? Well, Gord was an environmentalist, and he fought for Indigenous affairs, and spoke for survivors of residential schools. I’m sure Gord has done a lot more than what I just mentioned. So Luv, what have you done? –R.łŇ.˛Ń
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Bike Psych
Re: “,” Oct. 26, 2017
This article is as confusing as Stephen Quinn’s. The reason cyclists are combative is that their LIVES ARE THREATENED everyday. I broke both of my arms on a BIKE ROUTE last year when hit by a truck that went through a stop sign. Every single day my life is at risk from drivers. There needs to be more separation between all modes of travel to reduce needless accidents. And condescending advice from automobile drivers only makes the situation worse. Instead, I recommend the drivers try commuting at minimum once a week to see how dangerous our healthy and environmental alternative is. –Paul Stewart
I cycle to work every day and the idiot cyclists I see every day is mind blowing. Flailing arms, swearing, zero regard for rules – it’s embarrassing to watch. –Leith Macrobert
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WHERE’S THE BUS?
Re: “,” Oct. 5, 2017
Thank you for printing the “missed the bus” pieces.
Any way you can send a copy of this off to the mayor’s office? Never mind. It will just fall on deaf ears.
Thanks to those voices who spoke out about the inadequate services and transportation, especially along Davie Street. They said exactly what I wanted to say. –A˛Ôľ±łŮ˛ą
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BUILDING BRIDGES
This is a big bouquet to the City of Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»for the wonderful job they did renovating the Burrard Bridge. I can actually walk across that span without worrying about being hit by a cyclist, now that there’s room for pedestrians, separate lanes for cyclists and enough room for autos. I was deadly afraid to walk across this bridge before the city renovated that structure. –Ron MacDonald
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