By Letter to the Editor on February 14th, 2018
Re: “A grumpy old man, but with a sense of humour,” Feb. 6 I wonder if Paul McLennan realizes the daunting task he has, perhaps inadvertently, undertaken. His most recent letter outlines (again) his view of those he loves to hate — “the left” and their supporters. Presumably he (and perhaps his supporters) are different. ... Read More »
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If the cartoon on page D4 of the Feb. 10 Medicine Hat News is intended to attack parking charges at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, you should be ashamed of yourselves. It reflects one of the more base aspects of this city of ungrateful residents. Unfiltered, whining cheapness. For crying out loud, do you really think ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Letter to the Editor on February 14th, 2018
Did you attend the 1:40 p.m. showing of the movie “15:17 To Paris” on Saturday, Feb. 10? Did you sit on the back row? If you did, perhaps you will have the manners to explain to those other patrons (who went to watch the movie without distraction) why you found it necessary to keep making ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Letter to the Editor on February 14th, 2018
Re: “A grumpy old man, but with a sense of humour,” Feb. 6 Certain skills are required to be an effective writer, as well as a compelling comedian. In stating the last line in his previous guest column — “If you do not agree with my opinions, you are probably wrong. But that is just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Letter to the Editor on February 10th, 2018
The phrase I hate the most is the “struggle with mental illness.” Life is a struggle. That is how we learn. I am not minimizing mental illness but it teaches us certain things. It teaches us to take each moment as it comes. To ride the rollercoaster. I do not miss my life before I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Letter to the Editor on February 9th, 2018
Paul McLennan should be commended for his columns regarding life from a conservative perspective. I also take a strong stand against political correctness. Mr. McLennan has to be considered a strong voice for the silent majority. Tom Waters Medicine Hat... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Letter to the Editor on February 9th, 2018
To make up for the insult Albertans felt from his father, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should not approve the Trans Mountain bitumen pipeline to B.C. but help build refineries in Alberta to ship cleaner product. Alberta would get jobs and revenue, Kinder Morgan still gets business and praise for a cleaner pipeline, and B.C. keeps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Letter to the Editor on February 9th, 2018
Re: “So sorry, but I am not sorry,” Jan. 22 I read Mr. McLennan’s column and want to point out a few “facts.” Mr. McLennan’s sense of self-importance is not buttressed by law. I could not find any reference to his “comfort” in Canadian law but can find many dealing with equal treatment and equal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Letter to the Editor on February 9th, 2018
Re: “So sorry, but I am not sorry,” Jan. 22 Paul McLennan’s recent column is a sad litany of bleak, cold, disaffected and self-satisfiedly ignorant statements about social justice issues in Canada. None of his statements seem to have had the benefit of any thought or ideas reaching beyond the 1950s, particularly his statements regarding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Letter to the Editor on February 8th, 2018
Alberta Health Services has once again dropped the ball in Medicine Hat. They have done so numerous times regarding the new addition to our hospital. First there was the water quality issue, which resulted in many delayed surgeries. Next up the roof-top helicopter landing area; it’s still not functional. Transportation Canada informed them a secondary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Letter to the Editor on February 7th, 2018
Re: “Political leaders must exhibit higher standards,” Jan. 29 I started writing this letter to the editor to commend Jeremy Appel on his editorial. I was going to write things like “How can anyone so young exhibit such wisdom.” But then I again realized that there are quite a few very talented, skilled, capable and ... Read More »
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