Opinion

As a retired ordained Baptist minister I would like to comment on the Brian Skakun trial from a different perspective. In your editorial of Dec. 13 you stated that personal matters are the issues here, but I say that the issue is about bullying.

I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest thanks to the amazing people of Prince George for your support of this year's B.C. Ambulance Christmas food drive. We were successful in achieving our goal of providing 200 hampers.

I just wanted to remind people during this festive season that there are a lot of people who are alone. Some live in long-term care facilities, while others rely on home support, but most of them don't have anyone to share the Christmas warmth with.

Bruce Whitestone Canada's Business This traditionally is a time for rejoicing, celebrating the miracle of Christ's birth. Others too, teachers and students, enjoy themselves because of the long holiday.

I have recently moved to this area and live in a wonderfully remote spot in a very small town east of Prince George. My house lies on the north side of the CN tracks, near a crossing that crosses a siding as well as a main line.

Jack Knox Slightly Skewed Every time I put up the outdoor Christmas lights, my mind naturally turns to the movie Zulu.

Traffic circles were not a part of drivers' education in the past. They may be for some but not the majority, I'm sure. There are very basic rules to follow for the consideration, convenience and safety of all who use them.

Vaughn Palmer In Victoria From the heretofore secret files of the B.C. College of Teachers, professional regulatory body for provincial school teachers: Exhibit A.

Letter writers and editors at the Citizen have been lashing out at Prince George municipal spending recently, egged on by the CFIB report that claimed our city's spending is way out of line.

With Christmas week finally here, I have a poem to share with you that teaches a painful but important message. While I am not a poetry connoisseur, this one really gets to me. Unfortunately the author is unknown.