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Whose problem is police-staffing woes? Re: 鈥淧olice chief scuttles crime reduction unit, citing budget,鈥� June 27.

Legion plays valuable role Re: 鈥淐ouncillors want city to help after legion鈥檚 tax bill soars to $104,231,鈥� June 25. I applaud Victoria councillors Marianne Alto and Charlayne Thornton-Joe for recognizing the importance of the Trafalgar Legion.

Alive today because of Rachel Staples Re: 鈥淭eenager rarely spoke of drug use, inquest told,鈥� June 22. I鈥檝e been reading with interest, and heartache, of the coroner鈥檚 inquest into Elliot Eurchuk鈥檚 death.

Get the facts, then protest Re: 鈥淧ipeline protesters march up highway,鈥� June 23. As a member of the silent majority, I can stay silent no longer in the face of the useless protests concerning the Trans Mountain pipeline.

Candidate found for Victoria mayor Re: 鈥淰ictoria Chamber defends horse carriage industry,鈥� June 15. Here is a voice of reason, rooted in common sense, standing up against the disruptive tactics of Victoria Coun. Ben Isitt.

A few people win, hundreds lose Re: 鈥淐ouncil jammed out,鈥� editorial, June 20.

Did protesters forget about coal? Westshore Terminals at Roberts Bank is the largest port in North America to ship both U.S. and 91原创 coal overseas. Every year, 10.5 million tons are shipped to 91原创 from coal mines in Wyoming and Montana.

Pipeline cynicism from government Re: 鈥淧ipeline expansion OK鈥檇 again,鈥� June 19. Our federal government is cynical beyond belief. There was a vote in the Commons, introduced by the minister of the environment, to declare a climate-change emergency.

Is the game all about money? Re: 鈥淥 Canada! Raptors win title,鈥� June 14. In major sports leagues around the world, team owners are invariably billionaires employing millionaire sportsmen who, in turn, are supported by fans.

Real meaning behind statistics Re: 鈥淩ise and fall of economics and climate,鈥� comment, June 13. It is an intriguing proposal to publish CO2 levels with market figures and I wish it well.