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A HUGE congratulations to Launceston College and all involved with the college production Bring It On.
A wonderful performance, everyone involved should be proud of their efforts.
— KYLE BARRETT, Relbia.
Q&A controversy
AT LAST a voice of reason in this debate from the Queensland member of the Liberal National Party, Ewen Jones, although even he could not resist a dig at the program Q&A's balance.
It is very difficult to put the governments point of view if they continue to refuse to join the panel and rely on their sympathisers to present their case.
— A. CARTER, Mowbray.
Cassy O’Connor
ON READING S. Goebel’s letter (The Examiner, June 27) surely even Greens leader Cassy O’Connor must wonder at her propoganda minister’s naivety to suggest Australia is not open to a terrorist attack.
How quickly some forget the Lindt Cafe.
— RODNEY BRILL, Bicheno.
Perspective
THE furore over the Zaky Mallah appearance on live television raises questions of selective memory and perspective.
Is he the first convicted criminal ever to appear on our media?
Have we forgotten the numerous appearances of "Chopper" Read?
If Mallah is such a threat, why is he free to roam the streets?
What actual threat was he to the live audience?
How stupid does the government think we really are as to be unable to make a sensible judgement about this man?
— RALPH MARSHALL, Launceston.
Council amalgamations
THE idea of resource sharing by councils has been around for quite some time, and is a pretty good idea, albeit with some complications associated with who uses what and when, and where are they stored.
As a ratepayer in the West Tamar area where our council performance has been amongst the top few, why would we be in favour of amalgamation with a poorer performing council?
I’m sure a survey would indicate the majority of West Tamar ratepayers would indicate a preference for the status quo.
— BILL CARNEY, Riverside.
Sorting recycling
We are being told about the importance of sorting our recyclables by the “Good Sort“ campaign.
When sorting I find that some of the recyclable signs are feint and difficult to read, particularly the numbers 05 and 06.
In Launceston we cannot at present recycle items numbered 06, so it is important we sort correctly.
Also I find with some items such as bottles, the recycling sign is on the bottom and the bar code sticker is placed over it.
Make it easy for people to see and read the recycling code, because the more searching for the code that has to be done, then probably there will be less recycling done.
— ALAN STACEY, Newstead.
Pension eligibility
I WOULD like to commend Barry Prismall’s article relating to pensions and also M. Chugg’s comments on deeming rates.
However, probably the biggest injustice of the amended scheme is the fact that it is “retrospective”.
A person planning his retirement should be assessed under the law at the time, not a law that has been introduced to suit a new situation.
Unfortunately in this instance the middle class who have paid more than their fair share of taxes during their working lives and who have in many cases salary sacrificed and generally planned for their retirement have been targeted.
What next?
— BILL DABNER, Norwood.
Launceston revamp
ONCE again, the council is missing the point.
Re-routing traffic does absolutely nothing to address noise pollution, the effects of vehicle emissions (diesel in particular) and the fraught mix of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
If Launceston is for all its citizens, then overwhelming overseas experience suggests that an expanded pedestrian precinct, and all the potential this offers for both retailers and the general public, is the logical, healthy, safe alternative.
Launceston's grid system lends itself perfectly to this.
I despair that this alternative is once again not just sidelined but totally dismissed.
The proposed plan will, I suggest, have few benefits for the general public: opportunity missed - again.
— PAUL BLEST, Trevallyn.
Kyrgios WImbledon outburst
THE unsavoury court behaviour of Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has come to the fore again, this time at Wimbledon.
After having a heated discussion with the umpire, Kyrgios is reported to have shouted "dirty scum''.
Kyrgios proceeded to insult everyone's intelligence at the post-match press conference by saying that he made the remark to himself.
"It wouldn't bother me if they fined me,'' he said.
Of course it wouldn't.
What should have happened though, was, he should have been kicked out of the tournament and let's see if that bothered him.
Players don't make tennis "superbrats' - weak officials do.
— IAN MACPHERSON, Newstead.
Greece
THE Greek financial situation is a tragedy from which we should all learn.
How did this situation become so critical and who or what is to blame?
Let’s compare our system with Greece to see if there are any lessons for Australia.
Greece: It has, for years, been a national pastime to see how much tax people can avoid.
Legitimate tax avoidance schemes have proliferated.
The gap between rich and poor has been widening with that gap accelerating over the past decade.
As a result, government debt ratios have increased.
The crunch came with the G.F.C.
Australia: Multiple situations vacant.
Applicants must be experienced in common sense, must be able to communicate with public.
Must have a proven manual work ethic.
Age or gender is no barrier to suitable applicants.
Apply to Parliament house Canberra
Can, or will, we learn?
The evidence suggests we should, be afraid, very afraid
— WALLY REYNOLDS, Perth.