Whitehorse Daily Star: Opinions Archive

Opinions Archive

Gwynne Dyer America's search for invulnerability LONDON The three most ill-considered (and probably doomed) political enterprises on the international political scene today are the Israeli assault on Lebanon, the U.S. campaign to force Iran to renounce its alleged nuclear weapons program, and the similar campaign that has been mounted against North Korea.

European-native contacts: a lasting impact This is the third part of a three-part series. The previous instalments were published in June and July.
Yukoners want action on the environment One of the keys to any election campaign is anticipating what issues are likely to capture the hearts and minds of voters.
Suffering from dej-vu in Dawson City DAWSON CITY We are about to enter into a territorial election. That means that all sorts of Yukon government projects which have not been completed will suddenly fall into legislative limbo, and that promises made orally, but never committed to paper, may vanish like the lady in the magician's closet.
Our city's sprawl is distinct and shocking 'As development stretches further from urban centres, services and infrastructure are extended, and more land is paved for parking lots and roads.'

We must discard the shackles that enslave us FARO When humanity can let go of being controlled through fear and resist judging others and follow the deeper urgings of their hearts, then, and only then, will we be able to soar to new heights of understanding.
We think we have to coddle criminals The last time I visited the United States, I picked up a local newspaper and read a headline explaining that the Supreme Court was to consider whether a Florida inmate on death row could challenge the injection process (the death penalty in Florida is carried out via lethal injection), since he had exhausted all the usual appeals.
The PM brought us disappointment For the people of any city, a visit by the prime minister of Canada should be considered a great honour.

The territorial government has unveiled a new education bursary for Yukon students entering post sec It was inevitable that the heavily-weighted array of personal and political dominoes teetering in Pat Duncan's path would at last topple.

The merciful end of a dysfunctional relationship Far from being a member of the 'team' the Yukon Party promoted itself as upon taking office, John Edzerza seems to have been treated like the unwelcome party guest.

For the record: reject this proposal Ed. note: this is part of a presentation Whitehorse resident Pamela Holmes made to city council and planning department officials Monday evening.

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