To the editor: Re: "Godzilla filming causes giant inconveniences," Letters, July 12.
I take exception to Steve Grant's rant regarding the filming of Godzilla in the Vancouver area.
Regarding his cyclist comments, I believe some cyclists are far too aggressive in their riding and expectations of others. Many pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists try to accommodate each others needs/rights by playing fair. Cars stay on the road, most pedestrians use the sidewalks, but aggressive cyclists use all three with impunity.
On Cypress, I have witnessed cyclists whipping down the hill faster than the legal speed limit. Many cyclists also rode up to get a look at the filming of Godzilla. Happens all the time. The film industry is being wrongly hammered by people. Many of your neighbours probably make a portion of their living from it and spinning off those dollars at stores, restaurants and into taxes (to pay for bike lanes).
Bad press will only lead to more film and TV production going elsewhere.
Dan Gamble,
Vancouver
