Collins is afflicted with bygone ‘plague of bigoted aggression’ Dear Editor: 1 used to get upset at the often unintelligent) remarks and unin- formed viewpoint of Doug Col- fins. That was until | approached my middle years and some wisdom allowed me to realize Col- lins is merely symptomatic of a bygone plague that once afflicted man, the plague of bigoted uag- gression. After some years, I chanced to read Mr. Collins’ piece on Aug. 15, Wimpland strikes again. Sad to see that a man of such pro- minenee and advanced years has not acquired wisdom. His ig- norance is still amazing. It was this bullyboy mentality belonging to his generation that got the world into various wars, including the last global attempt at sell- destruction, the Second World War. If Mr. Collins really believes the thoughtless but schoolyard-gutsy stuff he spews, then perhaps he should enlist in Saddam Hussein’s _ Reader recognizes - hative injustices Dear Editor: { was surprised and deeply of- fended after reading Doug Col- fins’ Aug. 15 column, Wimpland strikes again. I do not consider myself to be one of the ‘‘pansies, thumb- suckers, bleaters, tree-huggers or babies’? that Mr. Collins referred to in his racist and deflamatory column, but, rather, a proud Ca- nadian who recognizes the years of injustice and shameful treat- ment forced upon the original in- habitants of this area. The proud people of the Squamish Nation seek nothing more for themselves and their future generations than Mr. Col- lins would wish for his children, ! believe that, should Mr. Col- lins do a little more research on the issue he might discover that these are no longer the 1960s and he’s the one ‘‘who can’t punch his way out of a paper bag.”’ Randy Harris North Vancouver Collins should show ‘red neck’ on reserve Dear Editor: Doug Collins must be joking (Aug. 15, Wimpland strikes again) when he says Canada’s native people are ‘‘spoiled rotten.”’ Obviously he’s never bothered to show his scarlet red neck on an Indian reserve. Obviously he has no sense of justice, or he would realize that groups of people that never ceded their land in a treaty or lost it in a war deserve to have their status within Canada settled fairly. {t's appropriate, however, that Collins refers to the ‘‘twittering media,’ because Collins is the biggest twit of them all. Retire this dinosaur and get yourself a columnist who can supply your readers with useful thought for discussion. « Stewart Bell West Vancouver GERMAN Language Classes for Children Age 5-13 years with or without prior knowledge. Classes are held Mondays & Thursdays 4-5:30 p.m. Registration at 730 p.m. Sept. 6th, Lucas Centre for Continuing Education 2132 Hamilton Ave., North Van. For more information phone Christine Colbow 926-2730 at RNB Dance & AUDITION entry & placing YMCA, 440 Hendry, North Van phone 980-3040 SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 12-1 p.m. Audition Fee - $5 Registration & Outfitting 1-3 p.m. Audition applicable only to NEW students from Dance Grade 1] upwards and beginners aged 8 or over. Theatre Arts Friday, September 7. 1990 -. North Shore News - 7 MAILBOX Before do-gooders wet their pants... army as Propaganda Minister. Dear Editor: ties, would they kindly answer Collins owns all the necessary As usual, there will be the one question: Where are the qualities and quirks to become predictable reaction to Doug Indians now, while thousands Hussein's “Goebbels.” [m= sure Coins’ Aug. 1S “'Wimpland’’ of brave Canadians fight forest fires on their tand? A.J. Moser Bawen Island column, However, before all the do- eaoders wet their pants or pan- that the idea will appeal to him. Matthew R. Stewart North Vancouver With more than five months available to enjoy 1508 acres of bowls and 680 acres of trails, world famous Whistler Mountain's 2188 skiable acres of terrain can be very affordable! Earlier is better than later when you're planning to buy season passes at world famous Whistler Mountain. If you take advantage of all the options you can bite off substantial savings on your 1990-91 season passes. To order your season passes call 685-1007 or 932-3434, Visit us any time at Whistler Mountain or from Aug. 24-31 at Woodward's, Park Royal or Oakridge. Terrain. Variety. People. You said it. “Based on a family of two adults. one youth and one child, if season passes are purchased prior to Aug. 31, 1990 (less 10% family discount, less 2% cash discount, prior to GST.) Note: Passes purchased after Aug. 31, 1990 are subject to G.S.T. Whistler Mountain Silver Anniversary 1965-1990 Adult Restricted Youth (13-18) Child (7-12) Toi (6 & under) Senior (65+) Ski Scamp