Re: Pilgrimage to see the Dalai Lama, November 09, 2006

The world doesn’t care about peace!

I feel that one third of world has never tried for peace and nonviolence. Are these the kind of people who uses war just for selfish gains?

We should vie for peace for the world and for all sentient beings.

It is safe to say that the frontlines of global security have shifted decisively from Europe to Asia.

The Tibetan government-in-exile has estimated at least one million Tibetans have died under Chinese rule.

Yeshe Choesang,
Journalist
Lhasa, Tibet

Re: Editorial: Dual-citizenship, October 23, 2006

I do not agree with you: 30 million immigrants? Many of these families have been established here since even before the mid to late 1800s. We do still need immigration, however.

As a 3rd generation Canadian I grow weary of the constant bleating from both sides of the immigration debate. Who is right? There are pros and cons to both of these arguments.

I happen to believe that dual citizenship is abused in some cases and this is not acceptable.

My great grandparents came to this country in search of a better life and well understood that this required a commitment to their new country.

Canada is a great country to live in, if it were not, there would not be long lines of people waiting to come here.

But if we are to remain a great country we need citizens who are committed to keeping this country great, not keeping a back door open in case of emergency.

This is not about dual-citizenship. This is about making Canadians pay their taxes to Canada no matter where they live.

This statement reveals a basic ignorance of how the policy works. US only taxes those over 88K USD per year.

Canada has no minimum. The rules for US citizens are clear cut.

Canadian rules are very muddy. They also don’t allow for differences in economies.

While abroad you give up Health care and all the good things about being Canadian.

Why should one pay for health care when one cannot use it?

US embassy services are much more generous than the almost zero services Canadian embassies abroad offer, or rather, do not offer.

If there rules regarding taxes were fair and clear I would happily support them.

But before you go on and rage you need to understand the rules and why they are ineffective.

I think you would find most ex-pats supportive of sensible regulations regarding taxation.

Michael, Engineering Manager
Beijing , China

Re: Scandal threatens to taint reputation of Filipino nurses, September 7, 2006

What we don’t know is the real score from the exams.

To tell you the truth, Manila isn’t the only place where these scandals are taking place.

Almost all the provinces of the Phillipines are affected.

My advice? Do not allow re-takes of the exam. That should set them straight.

‘The Rock’,
Engineer,
Mandaluyong, Phillipines

Re: Editorial: Go tell your MP to swat the No-Fly list
  
What will it take for the rest of you to wake up and acknowledge the threat is real? A Madrid bombing here?

I hope it happens on your plane, not mine. 

Dave,
Abbotsford

Re: Canada welcomes 810 Burmese refugees, June 22, 2006

Your article refers to Karen refugees from Burma. Karen in Burma do not belong to any government authority.

They are still under the military watch of three bodies: the Karen national union, the Thai military government, and Myanmar’s government, official known as “State Peace and Development Council” (SPDC).

Barnabas,
Mae Sariang, Thailand

Re: Miniskirts now legal in South Korea, November 9th, 2006

Hi, I am a Korean immigrant living in Vancouver. According to my knowledge, Korean women have always had permission to wear mini skirts.

Such a rule against short length skirts has never existed.

Evelyn Kim, Student
Vancouver

Re: Cavalier gives way to hip 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, Jan 19,2006, 

The all-new Cobalt, baby brother to the Corvette, is an amazing car.

The car handles better than most Asian and European cars and has features galore!

The Cobalt, unlike the Cavalier, isn’t attracting a female audience, but instead is reaching out to the testosterone-filled group. A great car for the money!

Paul Frank
Student
Denver, U.S.A

Re: Editorial: Murder unveiled but justice still elusive, February 1, 2006

I was just searching around on Myspace when I found out about a Canadian girl that was murdered because she fell in love with a person that her parents did not like. I want to know more on what happened? I also want to know where I can get that movie “Murder Unveiled” in the States so I can watch it?

Please get back to me.

Sarah Bhatti
Student
Everett, Washington

Re: DVD Release of Murder Unveiled
To Whom it May Concern:
 
I am part of the marketing department at Morningstar Entertainment . We
are releasing Murder Unveiled on DVD on January 16th, 2007. As you probably
know, the movie is based on Jassi’s story. I was thinking maybe the people
who have signed the petition may want to own this DVD or at least know of
its existence.
 
I have a couple of ideas that I think may benefit all who signed the
petition as well as the cause which I would love to explore further with
you. Let me know if you would be interested in something like this.
 
Best wishes.

Elena Raznovan
Marketing & Promotions Coordinator
Morningstar Entertainment Inc.
Toronto, Ontario