Opinion Continued from Page A6é comes over from the Lower Main- land twice a month to tend to their needs. Members feel very fortunate for being his patients all these years and very sad to say “Good Bye.” Thanks Dr. Jeff for all your care. You will be missed. Mrs. M. Slow Sidney Work together for the future Editor: I am compelled to respond to your Editorial Comment (Trans- portation upgrade: Can’t stop it now, The Review July 31). Your article addresses the ques- tion: “How can we more effi- ciently accommodate an increase in motor vehicles on the Island?” Building bigger and better high- ways is a reasonable solution to the question you pose. I suggest that it is not the answer to this question which must be addressed, but the question itself. What if we were to ask: “How might we more efficiently accom- modate an increase in people on our Island?”’ Motorized vehicles require highways (and fossil fuel, a non-renewable resource and one of the leading contributors to the increased carbon dioxide in our atmosphere which is a greenhouse gas aiding in ozone depletion). People require transportation. Isn’t it in the best interest to all who inhabit this Island (and, indeed, this planet) to focus future “progress” on building a people- centered rather than automobile- centered society? The Ministry of (so-called) Transportation and (plenty of) Highways could become a vision- ary institution rather than one that caters to the auto and oil indus- tries. Our elected officials could fulfill their campaign promises and respect the wishes of their constituents. What has happened to our col- lective imagination? Can’t we envision trains or buses designed specifically for visitors who desire only to travel from the ferry to Butchart Gardens to Victoria and back to the ferry? These vehicles could incorporate an old-world ~ ambience — amble through the countryside and serve afternoon fea. They would relieve the travel frustrations of ferry waits, naviga- tion in unknown territory, and parking. They would provide a source of revenue, employment, and community pride. Alterna- tively, can we imagine light rail for commuters? I am not suggesting that every- one be forced to park their cars, or that we immediately abandon any upgrade to existing highways. But shouldn’t we prepare our world for future generations in the safest and most environmentally sound manner as possible? The human mind is capable of creating that which it perceives as reality. Let’s put our imaginations to work and build a society worth living in. Janine Ede Sidney Plan to picnic on Labour Day Editor: Soon we will be enjoying the last long weekend of this summer. That weekend is accredited to our “Labour Day” holiday. Generally, people don’t pause to reflect on the significance of Statu- tory Holidays, and we simply regard them as an extra day that allows us more time to spend with family and friends. I think it is particularly import- There’s a Friend who can help you with every move you make. Ae DAVIDSEN 652-5171 NRS Peninsula Properties The Review has moved .. . our new address is 07 26 = ist Street “next to Squid Roe” ant to take a moment and reflect about the significance of this holi- day: — this “Labour Day.” The thought, the conception and the very inspiration came from the ranks of working people. It came from the struggles of workers for an eight hour work day, many of whom paid dearly for that achieve- ment. Labour Day is a day dedicated to peace, civilization and the tiumph of industry. It is a day to honor the toilers of the earth, and pay hom- age to those who have delved and carved all the comfort and gran- deur we now behold. And a day to recognize those working people who have been active in bettering conditions and in lifting up the social and economic status of working people in our country. The first Monday in September is Labour Day in our country ... we think of it as a “people day” for all Canadians. Again this year, organized labour will recognize Labour Day in Greater Victoria by hosting an annual picnic for all union mem- bers, their friends and families on Sept. 2 at the South Vancouver Island Ranger Station, 3498 Lux- ton Road. People who are interested in participating should call 384-8331 for further information. 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