Letters to the Editor, Dec. 17, 2024

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SEND IN THE DOGS

To stop prisoner overdoses, it would make sense to stop the availability of drugs entering the facility. Is that a good idea? My suggestion is to use drug-sniffing dogs to greet all visitors, packages, shipments and staff entering or delivering. It works at points of entries. I’m sure this will be a human rights issue, but what about the right to safety for inmates and staff? Drug tests are performed across society. It may slow things down a bit, but no one should die. Tie in with airport dogs and have a rotation to vary the team’s assignments.

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Harry Telfer                                                                                                                                                Cayuga

(That is a good idea, so of course it won’t be acted on)

TRUMP IS A LEADER

I’m not usually an envious person, but l am greatly jealous of the American people. Why? They recently elected a real leader. Trump garners respect from his allies and fear from his enemies on the world stage. Trump displays confidence, and a “don’t give up and never surrender” attitude. Compare this to our feckless leader. Instead of putting Canada first, Trudeau spends his time dancing at concerts and embarrassing us repeatedly. Trump is a real leader, Trudeau is a real fool!

Michael Leonard Florio                                                                                                                               Brampton

(You are correct. Look at the crisis in Canada right now — all of this is on Trudeau. He’s not a leader)

GIVE ME A BREAK

The GST holiday the government has pushed through will benefit only the wealthy. Canadians will need to spend money to save a little. Those with the highest disposable incomes will benefit the most, as they will be the ones making the largest purchases. If a family cannot afford to spend $105, they will not be able to spend $100 to save $5. If the government truly wanted to help those in need, they would have temporarily increased the GST credit, as they have in the past. Canadians are not fooled.

Jane Gilbert
Ajax

(Yet another poorly planned gimmick from the Liberals. It has cause confusion amongst businesses and Canadians know it’s a cynical move)