Dear Editor:
Re: Will fear mongering win it for him?, Our View, Sept. 16.
I realize that your editorials are supposed to be commentaries of events happening in the world. Often this section seems to enjoy social commentary, which is all right, I suppose. They are simplistic in nature and ooze with, “I’d like to buy the world a Coke” sentiment.
However, if you are going to stray into political views and ideology, then you should be referencing your material to support your statements – otherwise it looks like some social media rant, and if I was interested in that, I’d be reading social media sites!
As a member of the news media, your first duty is to report the news, impartially. Media has enormous power. It is the master manipulator, having the ability to drive a populace into action. “With great power comes great responsibility” (Stan Lee, 1962), so let’s see it here.
Let’s set the record straight, to balance your little opinion piece. Fear mongering is subjective, and it is quite ironic that you say Harper is fear mongering because it actually you perpetuating this belief!
But reality is, as prime minister, Harper reflects and responds to what is happening around the world. This isn’t fear mongering, this is called national security, and Harper pointing out what is happening and what we should do about it is called concern and I have a plan to act. The fact that other candidates wish to ignore what is happening, or remove themselves from world events, is their inept interpretation of what is happening – and that by definition is poor leadership!
Perhaps the left-leaning media and their followers who lack critical thinking skills, need to look in the mirror and face the truth of who the real fearmongers are.
Craig Thompson, New Westminster
