Editor:
I am deeply concerned about what I saw in the Lakes District News edition of June 20, 2012.
We live in a country where we are told that we have rights. We live in a democracy, we are told, but more and more, particularly in B.C. villages and cities act as an oligarchy without consideration of public opinion.
Councillor Frank Varga's mind set is a perfect microcosm of this fact. In regards to the downtown revitalization plan, he states that we should not be catering to the desires of an individual. Agreed, but should council consider the impact on the interests of an individual before making a decision? I think so.
Mr. Varga feels that the decisions should not be made by a group, even a group such as the Downtown Revitalization Committee, a group specifically formed to give input. No group input; take it back to council. And of course, we all remember the referendum? No?
Okay, so no input from the majority either.
A representative from the village stated that there has been extensive input. We know how it works. We get to say what we want and then you do what you want. Enbridge .... downtown revitalization ... it doesn't matter.
We are listened to, then our opinion is discarded.
I think Mr. Varga and the rest of the village council needs to give their heads a shake. Perhaps council should reconsider its motion.
This is not a democracy.
Bruce Dean