Princess Theatre thanks
I WISH to publicly thank the front of house staff at the Princess Theatre for their kindness and assistance when I attended the Friday, October 13 performance of the Royal Russian Ballet.
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I had avoided attending the theatre for the past year owing to needing a wheeled walking aid and thought it would be too difficult to manage the walking aid in the theatre.
Not so.
The theatre staff added so much to my enjoyment of the evening.
Their care, concern and helpful assistance made me wonder why I had not attended the theatre in some time.
I would recommend that anyone either wheelchair bound or with walking assistance aids book tickets to any show they would like to see in the knowledge that front of house staff would offer every assistance.
Thank you all for making my night so much more enjoyable.
Roslyn Kirby, Youngtown.
Do not blame God
I WISH to reply to Dave Robinson’s letter (The Examiner, October 11).
In relation to the Las Vegas shootings, for Mr Robinson to claim that it was “God who allowed this monstrous act to occur”, shows incredible ignorance from Mr Robinson.
Ask anyone who believes in the existence of God and follow Him, and they will tell you, as it also states in the Bible on quite a few occasions, that God gave each and every one of us a free will, a choice on how we live our lives, and whether to be good in life, or to be bad in it.
It’s that simple. God is not to blame for any bad, negative things that occur in the world He gave us to live in. We, as human beings are responsible, and people who choose not to follow God’s word and teachings are the ones that must be held accountable for their chosen actions, not God.
For from being a “cruel and uncaring deity”, as claimed by Mr Robinson, God has nothing but pure, unadulterated love for us, His children, and all He wants us to do is basically believe in Him and obey His teachings. God and guns don’t shoot and kill innocent people, people shoot people.
Carmen Frelek, Launceston.
Resignation
IT WAS with regret that I read of Bertrand Cadart’s resignation from Glamorgan Spring Bay Council, precipitated by his terminal illness.
During his time as councillor, from 2005 until 2017, including his tenure as mayor (elected in 2007 and re-elected twice until 2014) his passion for the welfare of Glamorgan Spring Bay Municipality, was like a breath of fresh air.
He put the East Coast of Tassie on the map, because of his exuberant personality, French connections and consequent cultural exchanges with France and its islands; promoting increased tourism and international interest in Tasmania.
Despite recent conflict within the council, his dedication and love of the East Coast has never wavered, giving him, as a councillor, the strength to continue serving its residents.
How sad it is that, after all his contributions, some of his council colleagues were unable to provide him with consideration, when it was needed, because of a family crisis.
I, for one (and I know there are many others) wish to thank Bertrand for his 12 years of hard work, in caring for and showcasing the Freycinet Coast. It has been greatly appreciated and I wish him and his family all the very best.
Molly Greaves, Coles Bay.
Domestic violence
THE television images of the federal MPs painting fingernails blue to show support for women in domestic violence situations was a farce.
If these hypocrites were for real they would not have eroded funding programs for women, steadily, over the last two years.
Max Wells, Sorell.
Cuban missiles
THE Havana half smoked by Winston Churchill in Paris actually sold for $11,750, not $12,000 as claimed by Robert Lee (The Examiner, October 18).
Perhaps a case of close - but no cigar.
Dave Robinson, Newstead.
Ageing population
ON READING Hayden Johnson's comments on our older population one is reminded that a previous Liberal government stole - perhaps "misappropriated" might be a better term for those of a less judgmental nature - over $470 million from the Welfare Fund Account.
They placed this money into Consolidated Revenue although it had been "dedicated" for pensions when introduced as a 7.5 per cent levy on income by Curtain and Menzies in 1946.
The Labor government in 1985 repealed to Act covering the 1946 Welfare Fund but did not of course, repeal the 7.5 per cent levy.
Government of course, had no mandate to attack and decimate this fund.
We are to read that they who make the laws are above the law. Their conscience serves their immediate needs not ours.
Had this fund been left alone it would today we worth well in excess of $240 million. More than enough to meet the claims upon from an increasingly aging society.
Is a class action needed to restore this fund to the people who have paid for it and own it, before we drive our pensioners make to the grindstone and closer to the poverty line?
Len Langan, Longford.
Stronghold ends
AFTER months of bombing and being under siege and hardship, (the last stronghold of the so called 'Islamic state' group), the Syrian city of Raqqa has finally been liberated.
There's no cheering by its inhabitants - nor tears of joy.
For these poor souls have no tears left, for there have been 3200 killed in the battle for Raqqa with more than a thousand of those being civilians.
May there be long lasting peace in Syria for its beautiful people.