Opinion

To the editor: Re: "Council candidate longs for longer buses," Oct. 19. I always wonder if [COPE candidate] Tim Louis does any feasibility research on his schemes before he opens his mouth.

To the editor: Re: "Robertson's post-riot duplicity looms over Occupy Vancouver," Nov. 2. I love the edginess of the Courier. I'm also not a fan of political correctness.

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To the editor: Re: "Courier mayoral debate," Oct. 21. The Courier's first question to Mayor Robertson regarding housing the homeless showed that you have bought Mr.

Two issues are consuming the two major parties in this imminent municipal election: They can't get traction and they are seriously worried about coattails.

To the editor: Where is our protection? I can't help but wonder who our elected officials are really working for. It sure doesn't seem to be for the ordinary person.

To the editor: Re: "Letters of the week," Oct. 28. Trustee Carol Gibson's letter is curious for several reasons.

... To the editor: I have a job, I own a home, I'm a veteran, I drive a car, I'm not homeless, a drug user, or a hippie. What have you done for me? Peter Van Rienen, Vancouver

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