LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Courier Weekend, July 4, 2008

Morgentaler doesn’t deserve honour

“He risked his life for the rights of women…” reads an online news article regarding Morgentaler being among the Order of Canada recipients. Shame on those who made this appointment. What about the rights of that wee, yet unborn, child? Where, may I ask, are our hearts and our heads?
Young expectant mothers went to him, frightened and vulnerable. Thinking an abortion would solve their problem, they were plunged into terrible guilt. This led some to alcohol and drug abuse and some to suicide. We do not blame them or point an accusing finger, but to honour a man, the “Father of Abortion,” is absolutely appalling.
We have just celebrated “Canada Day.” We stood at attention and sang
“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.
Who is Canadian? Is not that unborn child? Is not that young expectant mother? By honouring Morgentaler with the Order of Canada, we truly do not believe we can now sing, “we stand on guard for thee.”
What constitutes Canada? Is it not the people? Perhaps the anthem should then be, “we stand on guard for ‘some’ not all” for who was standing on guard for those thousands of aborted little babies or for that frightened, vulnerable expectant mother? Some Canadians (not all) have now honoured a man with Canada’s highest honour that places absolutely no value on the unborn child or women’s emotional, spiritual or mental state. Deplorable! Who, but God, knows what potential those little ones had with their moms.
Lastly, after reading this online article and hearing of this recognition on the news, we shudder to think how the other recipients of the Order feel as they are categorized with a man such as Morgentaler.
Sincerely,
Kim and Brenda Smith
Oak Bay


Morgentaler not worthy of Order of Canada

I cannot believe that Dr. Morgentaler is being considered for the Order of Canada. The pain that has been caused far outweighs any potential good he has done. I believe that he has not advanced human rights at all in Canada and has caused nothing but controversy. He is not a worthy candidate for such a prestigious honor.
It is time for someone to speak against this unwise decision. We, the people of Canada, need to hear our leaders state publicly that the concept of Dr. Morgentaler receiving the Order of Canada is offensive and divisive.
Robert Weaver
Wilson's Beach, NB

Take responsibility for bridge accident

I have been waiting to see if the person who caused the accident at the bridge in St. George would come forward.
But apparently this person has no conscience, as it has not happened.
I heard that the noise was heard inside of the bank, so I am assuming that it was quite a crash, something that should have been heard within a few feet of the crash most certainly.
I do not know the circumstances as to just what happened but the results could have been a lot worse. People could have been killed.
To the person who caused this accident, I am glad that this was not the case. But either way, the police are looking for you.
I am assuming again that it would be a lot better and easier for you in a court of law if you came forward on your own, instead of them finding out first.
If you know what you did, and have any idea how serious it could have been, then do the right thing before it is too late.
How would you feel if it was you who was in the truck. This guy saved your life by doing what he did. Your family could have had your funeral to go to, or you could have had any other kinds of injuries.
This guy who thought of you, when he veered away, and put his own life and the lives of his passengers in danger, deserves to know someone out there appreciates what he did for you.
But that is just my opinion.
Ernest Hatt
St. George