it) - Sunday, July 7, 1985 - North Shore News inquiring reporter Barrett Fisher ‘Seabus icyclists istill pay extra scientific experiment CONTROVERSY over whether animals should be used in for the progress of medicine or whether (hey should be treated with the same respect given to humans is an unsolved problem being fought between scientists versus animal rights groups. Today’s question is: Should animals be used for medical experiments? Nashir Hirjee North Vancouver ! think it’s okay so long as they don’: do anything /mean to the animals — nothing preposterous. And as long as it’s for the good of humans. BICYCLISTS RIDING the SeaBus to cross over into Vancouver will continue paying an extra one dollar in fare even if they feel it’s discrimination says a B.C. Transit official. That means cyclists who would rather ride the ferry across Burrard Inlet than pedal across either Lions $3 4 95 Wi Most Cars . $3 Q 95 WM Most Light Trucks Roads are rough on your front end and steer- ing. For the safety of your family, your car and for longer tire life, have our expert techni- cians give your car a thorough inspection. With our TOTAL SERVICE we ( 9) Centre steering wheel 1) inspect tires 2) Inspect shock absorbers (3) inspect suspension components ( inspect suspension height 5) Inspect steering linkage (6) Adjust caster (7) Adjust camber (8) Adjust toe-in 1341 Main St. (at Mountain Hwy) (across trom Venice Pakery) Mon-Sat. 8:00am-5:30pm Thurs. + Air conditioning cepaie service available al thats locations. [am ASSOCIATE stane ” Including 4-Wheel Balance and Suspension Check (1 black wes! of Pamberion actoss from Save-on-Foods) Mon.-Sat. 8:00-5:30 Lorraine Acheson Novth Vancouver They should use them for study, but they shouldn't be abused or treated cru- elly. Gate or Second Narrows bridges must pay two dollars for the privilege. On top of the additional charge, bicyclists can only use the SeaBus service on weekends, B.C. Transit spokesman George Stroppa explains that cyclists are charged extra because they take up more space. “All ferries levy a fee for transporting cycles,’’argues . (it Vane (10) Check all brakes (11) Adjust torsion bars where applicable (12) inspect power steering fluid level, beit tension and all power steering hoses (13) Adjust tire pressure in all four tires (14) Dynamically balance ail four tires (15) Road test «a lotmorethantires [9 1345 Marine Or. {at Bridgman) & Fri. 8:00am-9:00pm 987-5651 4s Doug Hartry North Vancouver Yes. We raise animals as food to eat for survival, sO io use animals for research for our own sur- vival makes as much sense, Stroppa. ‘B.C. ferries, Washington state ferries and the Princess Marguerite all . require bicyclists to pay ad- ditional fares and so should the SeaBus. It’s primarily for foot-passenger traffic.”’ He pointed out that since the SeaBus service started in 1977, cyclists have been assessed a double fare. B.C. Transit also does not believe that charging cyclists an extra dollar is in any way endo WRE +173: 456 183 7 Ay BORERY USE YOUR | CARD Reid Hoodspith North Vancouver If it’s for the better- ment of mankind. It’s all right within limits. Generally speaking, it benefits science. discriminatory. After all, says Stroppa, B.C. Transit has not banned the carrying of bicycles on the SeaBus but just attached a cost and time schedule. If the main reason for B.C. Transit charging bicyclists more to ride the ferry is because cyclists take up more room, why not also boost fares for those bring- ing aboard baby prams or a number of pieces of lug- YY Len Macht Another Roadside Attraction Amyn Hirji North Vancouver I-think they should use animals because other- wise how would they know about how the animals would react and how it would affect humans. gage? “If you look inside a baby pram you'll notice it usually has a passenger in it and the two are inseparable,’’ Stroppa argues. Sttoppa admits the de- mand for such a service is growing, but it tends to be seasonal and limited to weekends. “We try to as fair as we can while realizing our main concerti is Passenger safety."* The business of business. Getting more and keeping what you've got is the name of the _ game. | think the redevelopment of Park and Tilford is a step in the right direction for the North Shore. When it was operating it was attracting 300,000 people a year just. as gardens. Just think of the business Park and Tilford would do with all the other attractions. Tourists would love it and so would we locals, if | may speak for us all. I hear it may create 750-800 jobs. There’ lots of people, I'm sure we all know one or two, who could benefit. Business of Fun, Dept. Oh boy! Think of all the fun we could have with the dry water slide, three movie theatres and plenty of stuff for kids to do. At the new Park and Tilford they are planning on featuring BC. crafts people (Pm sure we all know one or two of those too). J suppose I really sound like fm on a soap box. | like the whole idea, I really do. And, for people who didn’t know, Crash pad is right across the street. 31 5: ; otton Drive §: facross ee .