Letters to the Province, November 10, 2021: Thoughts and Prayers with Prime Minister Horgan

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Re: Prime Minister John Horgan Says Throat Growth Is Cancer

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I am shocked and saddened to learn that Prime Minister John Horgan has been diagnosed with throat cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Wishing this kind and loving gentleman a speedy recovery.

Michael Bardouniotis, Surrey

Re: Why did we fire our heroes?

Perry Coleman certainly has a say in the outcome of BC’s vaccination mandate. However, treatment by an unvaccinated healthcare professional is no longer possible, and for good reason. There have been five million COVID deaths worldwide, 2,192 here in BC In a recent issue of The Province, on the cover, “Nine people in BC have had life-saving transplants after COVID destroyed their lungs.” On page 4, “Long-term COVID takes a heavy price. The patients are still ‘weakened’ by mental confusion, sensory changes and respiratory problems ”. And on page 12, “COVID-19 vaccines are ‘remarkably safe.’ Delayed side effects are very unlikely, they would have already been shown, says the pharmacologist ”.

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However, Coleman would still opt for close contact with an unvaccinated healthcare professional and possible exposure to the COVID virus. As noted, the potential consequences of contracting COVID can be severe and totally preventable.

I believe in vaccines and have received “shots” for my 78 years. They are safe and effective. I received many as a child. Later in my life, I had tetanus and shingles vaccinations, and possibly others that I don’t remember. During Dix / Henry’s latest COVID update telecast, Dr. Henry said (and I paraphrase): “If you are a healthcare professional and haven’t been vaccinated, it’s time for a career change.” Love that! The message from healthcare professionals around the world is to “get vaccinated” – it could save your life, a family member, a friend, or a co-worker.

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Robert Craig, Delta

So for the author of the letter he feels that the British Columbia government laid off a lot of hero health workers. I think our opinion of what a hero is differs significantly. In my opinion, a hero is someone who is not selfish and would not give a second thought to receiving a vaccine that has been shown to inhibit the effects of a virus that is literally killing the people that healthcare workers are trying to save. .

D’Arcy Leoppky, Maple Ridge

Re: Afghans sell daughters to avoid hunger

It was certainly heartbreaking to read the story about this Afghan family who sold their beautiful nine-year-old daughter for $ 2,700 to a 55-year-old, presumably to become his wife.

Many years ago my wife and I waited almost two years to adopt our wonderful daughter locally. Perhaps Canada should allow Canadians hoping to adopt a child to adopt an Afghan child. I know that if my wife and I could adopt one now, we would gladly pay money to do so.

Tom Duncan, Chilliwack

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