Mapas A5ea fv aig Onsen LPR! He Eri to SEMAN avy a TRecih Syso ar Collins should move back to UK. Dear Editor: Re: Doug Collins’ “Serious = Multicult Matters, As 1 was flipping through the Feb, 19 North Shore News, | found tuyself furiously reading a Doug Collins column. | could not betieve what J was reading. The article was completely igno- rant and anyone who isn'ta narrow. minded racist would also think so. While people in this world are trying to-come to peace with other nations, | find it difficult to believe that there are actually people, like Collins, writing columns that pro- mote racism. The entire column was degrad- ing to all immigrants moving to Canada, especially Asians. I don’t think Doug Coilins real- izes that much of the economic growth of this country is brought about by immigrants. article, Reading Collins complained that there weren't enought Buglish-languige publications and there are too many sections in the library devoted: to certain ethnic literature, : 1 fail to see the problem with'a large ethnic group in a community being provided with a selection of their traditional or culturat itera. ture. Many corners of the world supply English publications to: accommodate their English speak- ing population. Why should other: cultures be denied this right? 1 may sound like Pm being too’ harsh on the writings of Doug - Collins. This may be because of my : young age and more liberal mind, but racism is racism. Being a minor- - ity myself, I cannot tolerate it, Doug Collins, if you like the English culture/language so much and cannot stand other ethnic groups having their rights in this multicultural nation, why don’t you BRL MEARE TR ARE BR rt ON GLE Na ad RUE BINA R LG EEE Ohh BW EI AERTS EP AAT Libraries and the literature in just move back to England? them was the main topic of this arti- Narineh Ghazikhanian cle. North Vancouver Collins column lauded Dear Editor: I work on the North Shore and read most issues of your paper. This is how I became aware of Doug Collins. There was a controversy over his opinions, so I decided to make up my own mind. I was impressed . with his writing. I started subscribing a year ago so that I wouldn't miss “a column of his. ; ; I I’m now renewing my subscription. He has convinced me, not only, that lib/left egalitarianism doesn‘t work, but that it is also causing the , downfall of our society. : 1 will continue to subscribe as long as s his column appears in your ‘ paper. : : . a . : Robert Huen : ~ Vancouver. MARK, SIMON & PAUL . thank you for your support ” Voted as the “BEST NEW RESTAURANT IN °95” - Media Choice by the Restaurant & Food Services Association OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER TUE. thru SUN. : Jain us tor a traditional brunch including such tavourites as . Wattles, Pancakes, Berry Scones & Eggs - Saturday & Sundays 11 - 2: 00 i | RESERVATIONS 922-1117 "AMPLE CUSTOMER PARKING AT REAR _ STH & BELLEVUE, WEST VANCGUVER ‘: % ca a . Mow the Nokia 100 pocket-phune is anly $99 when you sign up with BC TEL Mobility before March 3ist, 1995 For $49.95 a month you also receive: * Unlimited focal calling for the first 50 days and 50 nights. * 50 minutes of weekday business airtime. * Unlimited focal calling every weekend, * Includes 36 months of detailed billing. NORTH VAN. 987 Marine Drive: ICENSIN 5108 VALU! ssa aes 305000 Faaguoe Suave ABER ADVANTAGE: SAU, cFRVICE & RENTAL, * JAN - FREE ANERS Nokia 100 pocket-phone available while quantities last, Some restrictions apply. Call us for details, Offer ends March 31/95 OMETHING SPECIAL — Coloured stone jew eller y From Swedish Jeweler, Timeless design, exceptional workmanship, Swedish feweler, quality i is whae we've built our reputation on, SWEDSH WEVVELER : Park Royal South 922-2255 Pacific Centre Atrium/ Upper Level 682-6712