“Decorum” required in discourse

September 16, 2015 · 0 Comments

(Re: Reader “shocked” by veteran support claims, September 10)

Reading Nigel Kean’s perspective to Costas Menegakis’ letter, one somewhat gets the feeling Mr. Kean will not be voting Conservative. However, I submit a degree of decorum is required in expressing one’s opinion.
Calling the Prime Minister of Canada “Stevie” is a violation of respectability.
That, along with statements such as “the list goes on and on”, without providing details, totally demolishes the intended effect of his expressions.
Last Wednesday, I happened to accidentally meet up for the first time with Mr. Menegakis at the entrance door of the Aurora Seniors’ Centre, surrounded by a group of veterans, members of various Legions. He exchanged with me his views on also representing Aurora.
He made a dignified impression.
I have no hesitation in expecting that Aurora will be well served by his continued representation in Parliament.
People hoping for a change in government, I can predict that not much will change for them, other than an increase in taxes. A government change-over is going to cost millions and millions of dollars and, remember, those lofty, vote getting election promises are all going to come out of your pocket.

Alex Vander Veen
Aurora