mum contro! bil basic justice principl Dear Sir: Bill C-68 attacks the basic prin- ciples of justice and shifts Canada closer to a police state. Over 700 years of English com- mon Jas stipulates: that people are innocent until proven guilty, C-68 permits the police to randomly search homes at any time even when there is no evidence of criminil activity, C-68 also permits the state to enter private homes for search: and seizure al any time without a war- rant, As far back as 1215, the Magna Carta codified protections against unwarranted search and seizure, In addition, C-68 views law- internet Dear Editor: [just accessed your otherwise well done and interesting Web (Internet) page when I read a col- umn by Doug Collins titled Grasp The Immigration Nettle, Reformers. As one of the “masses of illiter- ates" admitted into Canada, I felt it fecessary to respond to Mr. Collins’ «Um... assertions. While the col- umn was clearly critical of past immigration policies, it seemed more like a thinly veiled hate letter against all those who are not exact- ly the same as Mr. Collins, namely, white and of European extraction. : Our Canadian cultural heritage, which Mr. Collins is so protective of, is not about close-~mindedness and bigotry, Canada has from its : very inception served as a refuge for ‘those escaping unbearable situa- tions in other lands, & Bo FL abiding citizens as criminals with no right to refuse to co-operate with the police. This repeals the historical right to avoid self-incrimination — aright that goes as far back as 1641 when the abolition of the Star Chamber trials ended the belief that silence proved guilt, Another issue is the stupidity of attempting to control crime through gun registration, Criminals do not register their guns in state comput- ers. And how much will this futile registration cost? It will cast $500 million over five years. This sum would be better spent reducing government debt or appre- hending real criminals. For the future, C-68 sets a prece- iterate’ Any glance at an elementary school Canadian history text book will bear me out, Canada was built by people of many different origins. religions and skin colors, working together for the common goad. Mr. Collins is alarmed by the number of Asiutics in Vancouver. 1 suppose he is unaware of the racitil identity of most of the workers who built our railroad tracks in Canada. Canada has benefited greatly from its relatively open and encour- aging immigration policies. Rather than representing the “ antithesis of Canadian identity,” immigration and open-mindedness is at the very core of why Canada is such a great country. Weil, at least that’s in the humble opinion ‘of this “illiterate.” David Abitbol d00m@ Vir.com Amaigamation view supported Dear Editor: Your. May. 28 © editorial (Amalgamation Consideration) : is - “right on! Tt is long overdue to join the city and district of North Vancouver. The suggestion to spend $4.4 million on a city hall facelift would be a waste of taxpayers’ money. The Liberal Community Charter to be released soon for public reac- SUN ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH N CHIPS tion will effectively address local concems, ‘and place decision-mak- ing power:-where it belongs —- in our communities. To ignore or oppose the inevitable is fiscally irre- sponsible. United ‘the taxpayers stand; divided we all fail. Daniel Jarvis, MLA _ North Vancouver-Seymour Jeremy Dalton, MLA West Vancouver-Capilano $5.99 "MON 802 STEAK &- PRAWNS $5.99 attacks es dent for agents of the state to freely enter private homes to inspect for complianee on any matter of interest to the state from the newest building code, to aire-quality standards, to the politically-correct method of raising children, Citizens will he viewed as guilty until proven innogent, and they will have no right to remain sifent. J encourage all citizens to write their MP and demand a negative vote on Bill C-68. Arnold Muir North Vancouver Old World Golf The original solf courses in GOLF COURSE = . iM Scotland were nothing more Chan wind-swept paslures tucked along the Scottish moors. We've kept the farmland and tradition, but’ improve ed your lie with state-of-the-art’ mainte mance at North Bellingham Golf Course, the new tradition in golf” Pro & Shop Reservations 360-398-8300 Sinith Road offthe Guide Meridian imagine, a store Full of Great Outdoor gifts for Dad! shop now for best selection. Prices in effect until June 19th All Terrain Men's & women’s Several colours (4994 model) 9 Contour {model shown) Reg. 84-86 Bugabeos! Ground & polished glass A/W amber rosé or grey lenses. “Many styles & colors. Shuswap 3 lbs., Hollosoft fill. Double quilted, 2 way zipper. Flannel fined. O°C. 2 yr. guarantee », OF; outbound Clipsilver Hi Simply no better value in.a weather- tight, 3 person, free standing:dome!