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Emails To The Editor should be no longer than 300 words, and must bear the writer's name, full address and phone number for verification purposes. All emails are subject to editing. Not all emails received will necessarily be published. The views expressed by letter writers do not necessarily reflect the opinions of AM1220.ca, or Corus Entertainment. Except for special circumstances, writers will be limited to one email per calendar week. Jaffer's Sentence Is UnacceptableMy legal “high” from the Olympics evaporated this afternoon when some of the details of Rahim Jaffer’s “resolution” came to light. For me the bottom line is this; there are two sets of laws in this country and the Charter is a joke. It’s not about right and wrong, it’s about money and influence. I’ve already written my MP, Rona Ambrose to voice my displeasure and to ask for an investigation into the matter. I’m disgusted to the point where I want to encourage as many Canadians to write to their M.P. and not let this issue die. These people in positions of power are obviously too comfortable in their roles, too secure in their jobs to be afraid of general public reaction anymore. We are the ones in charge - they serve us. Make your voice heard. Talk to your neighbours, friends and relatives. Greg Reynolds Disgusted By LitterbugsI really hope the mayor and city councilors take a walk down Pitt Street and see all the litter and cigarette butts on the sidewalk, especially in front of one business. It's really disgusting. And I must add its a "great tourist attraction". I'm totally disgusted with litterbugs in the City of Cornwall. Derek Sheppard Likes The Skateboard ParkI applaud Cornwall for its skateboard park on the north east corner of Second and Pitt. It's been much in demand and long in coming. My only suggestion is to add a half-pipe. Roy Berger Pulling Apart The Anthem Official (English) O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Dave White Brian Lynch For Mayor!I wish to respond to Mr. Brian Lynch's letters; could you please run for mayor again? I will be voting for Mark MacDonald and I do like his style but your input about this latest issue regarding the current council's lack of accountability of their expenses is something I've been longing to hear! What a shame that I have to hear it from somebody who isn't involved anymore. I liked your opinions then and I certainly appreciated your efforts as well. Maybe Mark will "take that ball" and run with it. Thanks Mr. Lynch for being the voice of reason and common sense! Barb Tessier The World Is Going CrazyKudos to Steve Reynolds' comments. He has guts to put his feeling in writing. The other nutty thing is that good things of the past have become bad things of today while bad things of the past have become considered the good. You're right Steve. It's like the whole world is turned upside down. The other pet peeve is all the craziness about flags. There should only be one flag in this country allowed to be flown yet every jerk and his granny wants to have personal identities. I though our 'Canadian' flag said it all. Now if we are to be different then I say I want to change the Canadian flag to the one used by the Olympians. Remember, the one showing the 'we own the podium' via having a gold leaf in the middle of our two red bars at each end. Now that's a flap for you to mull over. It is the gutless people who cower to political correctness which is driving the wedge between all of us. Go figure. Dave Windsor We Have Lost Our WayNewsflash! Canada loses it's heritage! 1. The local letter carrier issue over a christian phrase. 2.A Christmas tree now becomes a "holiday tree." 3. Merry Christmas is now "seasons greetings." 4.The national anthem needs to change. What happened to us? Have we become gutless to stand up for our country's heritage and identity? How pathetic. Steve Reynolds Brian Lynch Answers City Council QuestionDear Editor: I wish to answer Mr. B. MacDonald’s question to me in his recent email to the editor re; city council expenses. During the 18 years that I served as a member of Cornwall city council, council members did not have a personal expense account budget for public relations. The council member’s expense account was earmarked for travel, conferences, workshops, and seminars related to city business. There was also a written policy to cover council members’ expenses. I believe that the present city council should adopt similar procedures. Brian Lynch City Council Needs To Be AccountableI strongly agree with Mr. Lynch. Why is there no accountability on the part of City Council? Why has this free spending continued at taxpayer's expense? Why have the people of Cornwall not spoken up with this concern? And Mr. Lynch, with all due respect sir, when you were in office why could this idea of yours today not be done back then so that we would not be in this mess now? B. MacDonald Don't Be Fooled By Nice WeatherJust loved your latest poll. Winter over? Give me a break. Did everybody forget that we are living in Canada? You know, wait ten minutes and the weather will change. No snow in Vancouver, above average temperatures here and little snow in our area. Wait, "March came in like a lamb". You know the rest! (In case you don't "Out like a Lion") Must be a boring day in the old newsroom when all we can talk about is the weather. Hey, that's nice for a change! 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