Letters

Other ways to reduce the amount of plastic going into the landfill, reader writes

I have been following the debate regarding your decision to post a letter claiming that vaccines are harmful and read your editorial statement in response to that debate. You stated that you support the right of everyone to share their opinions and made a grand “free speech for all” declaration, however, I think you are confusing the validity of sharing opinions with making false statements.

Area resident sees the Clover Point/Dallas Road bikeway plan as an election issue in 2018

Imagine if the NDP politicians were actually marionettes and were bought by BC Hydro. All of the politicians’ campaign debts could be paid for by BC Hydro and re-election would be guaranteed.

Councillor Peter Wainwright did the right thing by focusing our attention on the proposed development on Beacon at 4th.

Arrive alive by taking all precautions

Victoria projects going over budget have left taxpayers without faith

Current electoral system needs a shakeup to break voter apathy

Victoria’s bike lanes a good example of money well spent, reader writes

In a land of free speech the writer of the anti-vaccine letter is entitled to have his letter published. But given the import of the topic your newspaper has responsibility to ensure that you report the story and not just provide a platform for those who wish to disseminate their version of the truth. Publishing such a dramatic overstatement of dire impacts is irresponsible on your part. Otherwise you perpetuate the current plethora of “false facts” that continually are given headline coverage.