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Let’s clear up confusion about communism, atheism

Let’s clear up confusion about communism, atheism

I have no wish to insert myself into the back and forth between Kenneth Kully and Doris Wrench Eisler, but I do want to correct a couple of mistakes and false assertions in Mr Kully’s letter, “Real Morality – Loving Your Enemies And Helping Them – Is
Love is palpable, the real thing, part of human mosaic

Love is palpable, the real thing, part of human mosaic

Kevin Kully’s use of the “honorific” Mrs. is either insult or ignorance ( Gazette , Your Views, Aug. 22). It is certainly archaic and hearkens back to the days when, under English law, women did not have agency in their own right.
Real morality – loving your enemies and helping them – is a radical concept

Real morality – loving your enemies and helping them – is a radical concept

It has been my experience that the resort to ad hominem – that is: to attack the person making an argument rather than counter the argument being made – is often the first (and only) resort of those who find themselves with no ability to construct a
Saying people don't ‘own’ their children is misleading

Saying people don't ‘own’ their children is misleading

As I was reading the letter from Doris Wrench Eisler (“Christians Don't Own the Book on Morality” Gazette , July 28) I found myself agreeing with much of what was said until I read this – “parents don't own children: they are entrusted to the care of
Everyone’s feelings must be respected when it comes to change-room debate

Everyone’s feelings must be respected when it comes to change-room debate

Yes, I agree, Kirsty, safety does come first ( Gazette , Your Views, Aug. 11). We all take care of our children and try not to cause harm to others.
Thank you, first responders, for a job well done

Thank you, first responders, for a job well done

On Aug. 7, we had a vehicle fire at St. Albert Self Storage. We called our fire department and we could not believe how quickly they got to our facility – it was just a few short minutes.
At last check, it doesn't seem that sarcasm and levity will solve global warming

At last check, it doesn't seem that sarcasm and levity will solve global warming

Joe Prins ( Gazette , Your Views, Aug.
Oh, the pain subsidy-seeking, global-warming enthusiasts must be feeling

Oh, the pain subsidy-seeking, global-warming enthusiasts must be feeling

Had to laugh at Mr. Brian McLeod’s commentary in the Gazette (Aug. 8). I could almost hear the gnashing of teeth, the barely controllable anguish of subsidy-seeking, global-warming misguided enthusiasts.
Canada lagging behind when it comes to universal change rooms

Canada lagging behind when it comes to universal change rooms

In response to Elizabeth Allchin, respecting women in change rooms ( Gazette letters, Aug. 1): Ms. Allchin states I should examine what I wrote. I beg your pardon, but perhaps it is you who should understand better what it is you are reading.
City can do better job of recycling

City can do better job of recycling

I think the city can do better when it comes to recycling. It's recommended by a city employee to use plastic grocery bags for garbage can liners or for picking up dog messes.
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