Letter to the editor
Editor’s note: the following letter is in response to ‘Council limits Westridge STR’ in the Feb. 20 issue of the Pioneer.
It is remarkable that councillor Gerry Taft is “offended” that a taxpayer would raise a question about his possible conflict of interest.
It’s almost like he considers his personal feelings to be more important than the public’s trust in the democratic process. I’m sure we are all aware of an American politician who demonstrates a similar style.
It needs to be clearly stated that whenever any constituent of any level of government chooses to question any political process or politician, they should be respected and thanked for doing so. Their concern should be addressed with forthright prompt transparency. Any effort to intimidate that freedom very much offends me.
That is exactly how we will defend Canadian democracy and that is how we shall stand for and remain the “true north strong and free.”
Mr. Taft needs a thicker skin; it was a valid and reasonable concern.
Chris Conway, Fairmont Hot Springs
