Letter to the Editor, August 12, 2022

NOT UNITED
On Islam 'Reveals' (Gail Adelson-Marcovitz, 6 August): Gail Adelson-Marcovitz, National Chair of the Center for Israeli and Jewish Affairs, said, It seems to be somewhat disappointing because An example of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) showing its true colors and abandoning the moral foundations on which it was established. Adelson-Marcovitz concludes her astute column in relation to anti-Semitism, stating, "Only by addressing the root of the problem can the UNHRC investigation be taken seriously." Unfortunately, the United Nations is a dysfunctional, bloated, misguided, and deceitful organization obsessed with demonizing Israel. am i too kind? Australia's former Ambassador to the United Nations (1992-97), Richard His Butler, once called the United Nations General Assembly's majority member states a bunch of "rotten liar bastards". did you know who?

David Honigsberg
Toronto
(NATO has so many countries with different interests and agendas that consensus has been reached)

Drivers Driver Madness
For years, drivers and pedestrians have cooperated as much as possible regarding bike lanes. rice field. We all have to get along, but sadly, even in approved bike lanes, you can jump out of your own lane and into the driveway onto the sidewalk, make a sharp left or right turn at a crosswalk, and stay in that lane. There are riders who have to jump out of the Because they do not respect the rights of others. Streets, sidewalks and even shops now have these electric scooters popping out of the way. Add to that the vast number of people who use handicap scooters as vehicles, zipping around the sidewalks and then hopping off and stumbling across stores and shopping. These scooters are great for those who need them, but they are more dangerous for those who buy them as cars. How special do these qualified people think they are? Wait until an elderly person or child falls off a bike or is run over at a pedestrian crossing and dies before making it clear that the law applies to everyone. Exempt them from speed limits and they'll want it everywhere. My mother used to say,

Tim Devlin
Toronto
(Too fast, too fast, car drivers no longer matter)

FLIGHT OF FANCY}
We made two trips through Pearson. Both have Air Canada Rouge checked baggage. No issues when checking in or returning. Usual airport experience. Sorry for not being able to report the horror story.

Fred Taylor
Port He Colborne, Ontario.
(like winning the lottery)

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