Letters editor

Bruce Wark, Just how long did you live in the Middle East? What is your frame of reference that you claim to understand the dynamic that is the complicated Israeli/Palestinian/Hamas relationship in your article, “War crimes” I was inclined to believe, as you did, that perhaps the Israeli reaction to these things is overzealous—maybe even […]

It’s unfortunate that Bruce Wark doesn’t do his homework before condemning Israel outright in War crimes. It is also unfortunate that he didn’t consult any Israelis about the trauma they have suffered over the years. The shooting of rockets for years by Hamas into populated centres, with the primary objective being civilian casualties, is the equivalent of “living” a life which combines Russian roulette with Chinese water torture. Using words such as “slaughter” and “massacre” indicates ignorance and belittles the suffering of others—such as Darfurians— and indicates a lack of appreciation for the fact that the resolution of the conflict

Mostly, I like Bruce Wark’s editorials. But War crimes (Jan. 12), not so much. He essentially blames Israel for the whole conflict and labels Israel an oppressor. Perhaps Wark’s column is designed as a counterattack on the so called pro-Israel bias in the press. Yet, we must ask why the press is so biased. Are […]

I know one thing that might help encourage harmony in Halifax…. How about free parking for scooters, following the example of at least one other major centre in our great country? WHAT??? An initiative contributing to bringing down our wasteful consumption and detrimental emission habit, wile relieving some of the pressure in finding the rare […]

The article “Halifixes 2009” was a very well written and poignant article; one I very much enjoyed. I just have one small beef with one of the “fixes”, it being the recorded vote. While I agree that citizens have the right and the need to know how their councillor is voting, I do not believe […]

New protected areas are not created by individuals. Your portrayal of the effort to protect the Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes area behind Bayer’s Lake was a glorification of one individual among many who initiated the call and fought for the protection of the near urban natural area. For ten years, local community champions, environmental […]

Pedestrian vs. Driver I commute to work in downtown Halifax from North Dartmouth by foot and bus. Today I was startled by a driver who insisted it was her role to tell me incorrect procedures for crossing a crosswalk. She beeped her horn and wagged her finger pointing at the flashing hand crosswalk signal. I […]

To Whom it Should be Concerned! Let’s rescind the Winter Parking ban! I think we are all well aware of the hardships imposed on HRM residents by the total winter parking ban that is now in effect. I know that you have not received many letters concerning this issue, but I would chalk that up […]

Finding intelligent ways to use public spending to stimulate demand and keep the recession brief must include finding methods that will not further burden the public with debt. If the government is insistent upon borrowing money at interest, thereby creating more public debt, to create economic stimulus; The lasting value of any public asset aquired […]

January 7, 2008 Dear Editor: During my visit to Halifax for Christmas, I noticed an advertisement in The Coast by the IWK Health Centre. In the ad, it stated that the Centre is looking for children between 6 and 36 months of age to test a flu vaccine called thimerosal. Immediately, a red flag went […]

Jan 6 , 2009 Mr. Angus, I refer you to the Standing Committee on Banking and Commerce – Wednesday, May 3, 1939. – page 284 -Graham Towers answersGG McGeer Q:the great change is in this, prior to 1914 we condemned the issue and use of paper currency unless that paper currency was convertible into gold. […]

Well hello, So at first I was gonna write: “Fuck you, Mark Palermo! If you’re so keen on what makes a good movie, why don’t you go make one yourself?!”, but then I thought… so negative! What’s up with that? So instead it’s more like this: I’ve been reading the Coast for 4 years now, […]