Edmonton Journal Tuesday's letters:
Not planning for carbon tax ruling irresponsible
Jason Kenney’s belief that the Supreme Court’s carbon tax decision would go in his favour despite the many clear signals to the contrary, and his refusal to prepare for that possibility, are breathtakingly irresponsible. It reveals how out of touch he is with the world and confirms he is yesterday’s man, stubbornly bent on turning the clock back in Alberta to a time long past when social conservatives dominated and the province could count on another oil and gas industry boom to save its economic bacon.
Maskless crowd spoils family outing
Go outside, follow the COVID rules and enjoy yourselves, the CMOH says and that’s what we did on Saturday afternoon.
My husband and I were set to spend an hour or so with our son, daughter-in-law and 18-month-old grandson at Kinsmen Park. We had our masks and ensured we distanced ourselves. It was a time to watch our grandson’s development. Our time with him has been hampered with the COVID restrictions.
Upon arrival, we noticed the parking lot by the playground was quite full and we noticed many cars showed “Republic of Alberta” stickers. A group of 20 or more were gathered beside the playground. As they were maskless and in close proximity, we had little choice but to leave. This may have been the decision of other families as there were no children enjoying the playground. This was 3 p.m. I will contact city officials to see if a permit for this demonstration was obtained. I also plan on reporting this to AHS.
Freedom of speech is a right but so is freedom of enjoyment of public space. The silent majority follows the rules only to be mocked by those choosing to thumb their noses at authority with no consequences. Shame on them.
Sandra Hulleman, Edmonton
Rodeo is no ‘beacon of hope’
“Proud Calgarian” MLA Muhammad Yaseen believes it would be a “beacon of hope” to name rodeo as Alberta’s provincial sport. I disagree. I understand that there is a long history of rodeos in the province, including Edmonton’s hosting of the CFR for many years, but this feels more like a way to spotlight Calgary and the Stampede than a “beacon of hope” for the entire province.
Animals are needlessly killed at rodeos such as the Stampede every year; is this what we want our province associated with? Animal cruelty and deaths in the name of our “provincial sport?” To each their own, of course, but this proud, lifelong Edmontonian feels absolutely no connection to rodeos whatsoever and I don’t think it should be up to the UCP (many of whom are based in Calgary) to decide our provincial identity for us.
A “beacon of hope” would certainly be lovely, but this is not it.
Krista Power, Edmonton
Jason Kenney’s belief that the Supreme Court’s carbon tax decision would go in his favour despite the many clear signals to the contrary, and his refusal to prepare for that possibility, are breathtakingly irresponsible. It reveals how out of touch he is with the world and confirms he is yesterday’s man, stubbornly bent on turning the clock back in Alberta to a time long past when social conservatives dominated and the province could count on another oil and gas industry boom to save its economic bacon.
It is not surprising, however, as it appears neither Kenney nor many of his closest advisors actually lived in Alberta during the past couple of decades and while Albertans moved on.
Cathy Clement, Edmonton
Cathy Clement, Edmonton
Maskless crowd spoils family outing
Go outside, follow the COVID rules and enjoy yourselves, the CMOH says and that’s what we did on Saturday afternoon.
My husband and I were set to spend an hour or so with our son, daughter-in-law and 18-month-old grandson at Kinsmen Park. We had our masks and ensured we distanced ourselves. It was a time to watch our grandson’s development. Our time with him has been hampered with the COVID restrictions.
Upon arrival, we noticed the parking lot by the playground was quite full and we noticed many cars showed “Republic of Alberta” stickers. A group of 20 or more were gathered beside the playground. As they were maskless and in close proximity, we had little choice but to leave. This may have been the decision of other families as there were no children enjoying the playground. This was 3 p.m. I will contact city officials to see if a permit for this demonstration was obtained. I also plan on reporting this to AHS.
Freedom of speech is a right but so is freedom of enjoyment of public space. The silent majority follows the rules only to be mocked by those choosing to thumb their noses at authority with no consequences. Shame on them.
Sandra Hulleman, Edmonton
Rodeo is no ‘beacon of hope’
“Proud Calgarian” MLA Muhammad Yaseen believes it would be a “beacon of hope” to name rodeo as Alberta’s provincial sport. I disagree. I understand that there is a long history of rodeos in the province, including Edmonton’s hosting of the CFR for many years, but this feels more like a way to spotlight Calgary and the Stampede than a “beacon of hope” for the entire province.
Animals are needlessly killed at rodeos such as the Stampede every year; is this what we want our province associated with? Animal cruelty and deaths in the name of our “provincial sport?” To each their own, of course, but this proud, lifelong Edmontonian feels absolutely no connection to rodeos whatsoever and I don’t think it should be up to the UCP (many of whom are based in Calgary) to decide our provincial identity for us.
A “beacon of hope” would certainly be lovely, but this is not it.
Krista Power, Edmonton
3/30/2021
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