Editor;
Re: Questions for NDP (Feb. 16 issue of the Grand Forks Gazette)
I read with interest the letter from Stephen Hill concerning CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement) in a recent issue of the Grand Forks Gazette.
First, let me point out that I am an apolitical voter who lately has been disgusted with the lack of integrity and respect in the current political climate both on Parliament Hill and in the ridings themselves.
Stephen Hill, you need to go back to school and rediscover the meaning of “debate” and “informed.”
Your letter criticizes our MP Alex Atamanenko for his lack of content in debate.
What I read in our MP’s “cartoonish flyer” was actually informative, especially in contrast to your letter in the Gazette, which contained no facts pertinent to the CETA issue.
Your letter did contain vague references to NAFTA, which may or may not be relevant.
I have not read the proposed CETA agreement, so was looking to become more informed.
Your letter however, just pissed me off as it criticized our hard-working MP for actually doing his job by offering facts germane to this issue.
At the same time, your letter offered me no relevant, factual counter.
If your understanding of this issue is represented by your letter, then I’d suggest that you are the one that needs informing.
Your arguments in the letter were shallow and ineffective, with the usual rhetorical bluster used by too many politicians, and wannabe politicians, when they remain uninformed about an issue.
Your apparent attitude typifies what many voters recognized years ago . . . that our political system is indeed in need of a major overhaul.
Present the facts Stephen Hill, if you want voters to take you seriously in your apparent chosen endeavour.
Brian Fletcher, Grand Forks