Opinion

Given the politics of our times, I suppose it's not surprising that UNBC's recent chancellor appointment should raise some level of controversy.

It's a good thing that there is a system to elect the chancellor for the university; otherwise it would have a Liberal flag flying from the post.

I have been a vocal critic of the appointment of Mr. James Moore as UNBC's next chancellor since his appointment was announced. I will not rehash here all the valid reasons as to why this was an inappropriate choice.

Everyone associated with the establishment of the University of Northern British Columbia celebrates the achievements of the best new university in the country and suffers a little when things go wrong.

Winter hasn't materialized much in Prince George yet but feet are getting cold on city council. Mayor Lyn Hall and city council charged out of the gate after they were sworn into office 12 months ago.

I have, with some interest, watched the comments on the appointment of Mr. Moore. As a result, I want to remind left wing comments that tyranny is still tyranny regardless of the source.

I have been following the James Moore controversy with great interest, since his appointment was, unbelievably to me, announced after I thought we were done with him and his non-thinking, rigid, anti-science, anti-environment, lot on Oct. 19.

I do not know James Moore, nominee for chancellor of UNBC. He is a graduate of UNBC and former Conservative MP. He may be a fine individual with great respect for UNBC and he may be an enthusiastic supporter.

Response to Boris DeWiel, No Room on The Hill for Conservatives? Are conservatives welcome at UNBC? Yes, absolutely. Is the opposition to James Moore's appointment as chancellor motivated by intolerance of political differences? Absolutely not.

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