Pro-| Dear Editor: It is a sad commentary for civi- lization when we see crowds of otherwise normal and so-called Christian people waving placards, screaming and harassing and, in some cases, causing property dam- age and bodily injury, not to men- tion psychological damage, to the person attempting to attend a legal abortion clinic. One might question the preponderance of males being so militant against a defenceless woman who has agonized enough and does not deserve this type of condemnation. ‘Judge not lest ye be judged."* As to the premier of this pro- vince not wishing to pay for this service, it only hurts the poor who will resort to other remedies that will cost us more in the long run in mental health services and neglect of unwanted children, lf creating a life of hell for others makes them better Chris- tians I fail to see it. Let’s put some of this energy to helping correct the carnage that is much in evidence in our society, such as third-generation incest, child abuse, battered wives and un- wanted children. Qur streets and Pro-ehoicer ‘vicious’ Dear Editor: In response to an article which appeared on the front page of the North Shore News on Sunday, Jan. 31, entitled Abortion Fallout , Lions Gate Hospital board member and past board chairman Hilary Clark was quoted. In her comments regarding the Supreme Court of Canada ruling on abortion, she stated at the end of the article that she feared this decision would ‘‘make the more extreme pro-life forces on the North Shore even more bigotted, vehement and vicious.” As a Christian, and a wife, not to mention a mother of five, beautiful children (bigotted — perhaps, vehement — definitely, but, vicious —- never!) and 4 staunch pro-lifer, | would like to ask . ‘Mary Clark this question: what could possibly be more vicious than your support of, and the actual murder of, innocent, unborn and defenceless babies? Amy S. Burslem North Vancouver Net just religious belief needs a quick lesson in the facts of life, scientific facts and medical facts followed by a good long ,common sense lesson, which is not as common as it should be. Dear Editor: In your editorial on abortion | read with some surprise that peo- ple “have no right to push their religious beliefs on the province.” Since when is the development of a child in the womb just a Teligious belief? Your writer or Nails All. that’s new in 88. . Make-overs, © ; up to. fashior A SPECIAL F. Daniel North Vancouver ; beauty, it all adds — FEATURE OF MAILBOX prisons testify to this. Too bad the men that are so vocal and quick to condemn and inake inane remarks, such as that volved. abortion is used as a forn: of birth control, could not experience some of the pain and anguish that is in- Let’s be more charitable 7 - Friday, March 18, [988 - North Shore News life energy misdirected, reader says and understanding for a better world, Maurice A. Roden North Vancouver Save $500 and win 6 months free dues Our initiation increases to $1,000 atter March 31, 1988 We are one of the finest family-oriented recreational clubs in Canada, offering: +4 mace, 4 outdoor tenrus courts: * 4 facquetball courts * Lururiqus locker tooms ‘ast Staam, sauna and wtur'pocd * Lounges © Calatera « skating arenas for hockey. and figure skating pel curling fink * Ouldoor Swimming foul © Fitness Cantre © Weght Taning © Babysitting * Leagues, “ossons, xocinis and much more 47'S WHERE YOU BELONG” NORTH SHORE WINTER CLUB The staff at 1325 E. Keith Road, NVancouver _ 985-4135 Raghinders Decorative fabrics would like to take this opportunity tor bwite to our beautiful new North Shove location. When amique slore Fou will ind. gorse? surrounded by bolts and. bolts of lovely quality fabrica for the visit, our unique North Vancouver in-stock designer home, The best Hews ~ our regular prices are 30-80, fa thane hequbse eae As “hp our com textures, bias tv complete our service, we have expert. workroorns all your fabric choices. coerdinate coloue and. igure yardage. Finally, , that can make tp So if your home could. use a. new look ~ whether draperies, upholstery duvets, quilts, ov f ‘some bright new toss cushions ~ come antl disedler the fun of being. your own designer at Ragtinders, DECORATIVE. FABRICS NORTH SHORE: Jbib LLOYD AVENUE NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. (#/2. BLOCK SOUTH OF MARINE DR.) 980-1904 2O45 West 41° AVENUE VANCOUVER, BC. Zeb - 36H Bow STORES OPEN 10 - 5:30 MONDAY ~ SATURPAY KERRISPALE : MARINE DRIVE LLOYD AVE.