Month: August 2006

By William Lorimer

Editor, the Gauntlet[Re: “Escalation not the answer,” editorial, Aug. 3, 2006] In his editorial “Escalation not the answer,” Editor-in-Chief Chris Beauchamp starts off with a fallacy and goes downhill from there.Beauchamp leads with “Violence only begets further violence.” This mantra has been repeated so often that people have begun to assume it is true, but… Continue reading “Escalation not the answer” fallacious

By Angie Moore

Editor, the Gauntlet,[Re: “At A Glance: Bedouin Soundclash,” Kyle Francis, Aug. 3, 2006] We are quite surprised at the extremely negative review of Bedouin’s performance at the festival. Was Kyle francis even there? If so, perhaps he had too much sun or drink! It was excellent. The crowd sang and danced along with the music,… Continue reading Francis: tasteless as boiled cabbage

By Rob Laidlaw

Editor, the Gauntlet,[Re: “Lions and belugas and polar bears (oh my!),” editorial, Aug. 3, 2006] Thank you for including a piece that provides a realistic perspective on the Calgary Zoo’s proposed Arctic Shores project. There is no doubt that the addition of beluga whales and polar bears will increase the Calgary Zoo’s attendance at least… Continue reading Zoo plans shortsighted

By Michael Alvarez-Toye

Editor, the Gauntlet,[Re: “Lions and Belugas and Polar Bears (oh my!),” editorial, Aug. 3, 2006] The Calgary Zoo has tainted its reputation over the past few years, first with the attempt to impregnate an immature elephant, and now with an even more irresponsible decision to re-introduce polar bears and introduce beluga whales here. On this… Continue reading Baby beluga belongs in deep blue sea