By Matt Lauzon
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "SU cowardly, says irate reader," Nov. 9, 2000 Let the record show that the SU has not flip-flopped on anything. The SU office renovations are not at the expense of the new club space in any way. It has been our intention all along that the clubs would be moved into… Continue reading VP Op/Fi defends SU on move
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Students want the franchise," Nov. 9, 2000 I was pleased to read in the Gauntlet that some progress is being made at making students VOTING members of Faculty Promotions Committees. This very positive change has been a long time coming, and Mr. Porco of the Students’ Union is to be commended… Continue reading Students need a vote
Editors, the Gauntlet,I am appalled and disgusted at the Students’ Union regarding the recent renovation of the SU office and the subsequent move to the clubs offices in old Mac Hall. This action by the SU is so indefensible to even their past supporters like myself that it seriously damages any credibility the organization has… Continue reading SU cowardly, says irate reader
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "The Least of all Evils," Nov. 2, 2000 I am quite disappointed with Lawrence Bailey’s approach to politics. Instead of involving himself in the process and ensuring that those values espoused by the government are a reflection of his own, he sits by and prefers to criticize. I can attest that… Continue reading Alliance democratic solution
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Proportional representation worth a closer look" Nov. 2, 2000 Proportional representation means hung parliaments and governments by coalition, which are neither proportional, nor representative. Oliver Letwin, a British constitution expert, refers to the absence of "proportionality of power" under coalition government evidenced by small parties remaining part ofEuropean governments for decades… Continue reading Current system A-OK
By Colin Horne
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "What’s your point?" Oct. 26, 2000 I love people who don’t get the point. As far as I’m concerned, Ruth Davenport has just accomplished this task. People such as this often have this incredible knack of attacking groups and categorizing them into a certain mould. If Ms. Davenport "wishes to air… Continue reading Readers respond to contentious columns
By Colin Horne
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Platforms should contain more than fiscal policy," Nov. 2, 2000 Election platforms should contain more than just fiscal policy, and indeed the Alliance’s platform does, including issues surrounding health care, economic development, justice, immigration and equality for and among all Canadians. I find it offensive that Ms. Steeves implies that the… Continue reading Readers respond to contentious columns
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Islam in the media," Oct. 19, 2000 I believe I can offer a different perspective on the issue of Islam and the media. I am Canadian, of English, Scottish and Polish ancestry. I was born in Canada and grew up here in a typically Canadian fashion. Yet I am also a… Continue reading Discovering the meaning of Islam
By Erin Iwaniuk
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Medicinal marijuana users losing battle," Oct. 19, 2000 I was both alarmed and amused at Solda’s reference to the potential for abuse as a reason for our government not to legalize marijuana. It seems blatantly obvious that there are many commonly used legal drugs in our society that not only present… Continue reading Marijuana’s bad rap
By E.M.
Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Viewpoints: Can there be peace in the Middle East?" Oct. 19, 2000 H.R’s statement regarding news coverage of the Middle East as "pro-Palestinian" is not just ridiculous, but an insult to his/her own intelligence. The Western media is predominantly biased against the Palestinians. They use terms like "fighting," "violence" and "clashes,"… Continue reading Misleading coverage of Middle East