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The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, October 28, 1997 -7 OUR READERS WRITE THE CAAINCAPO trom OUR READERS WRITE page 6 However, their argument that they are the guardians of the education systemn for the students' protection has a flip side. They are also trying 10 proteci their work- ing conditions for which they have bar- gained. The provincial government of Ontario waa elected by taxpayers on a platform of debt reduction and fiscal rexponsibility. Protection of the status quo will not allow Ibis t0 happen. I would like t0 say 10 the Ontario Secondary Teachers' Federation that at the end of the 'long-tenn gain' I do not want t0 face the students who will be tsking their places as taxpayers with the result that becauxe we protected the education systemn for them that il left thern with a debt so large they will nover be able 10 psy What 'short-termn pain' iv the Ontario Secondary Teachers' Federation willing 10 accept 10 protect the education system, but silallow the province of Ontario lu leave algacy of prosperity for the future. Georgena Benson Milton Let's think before we act with 'big pipe' Dear Editor: We were two of many Miltonians, I'm sure, who feit a linge of fear when we rend about the major growth planned for the future of our town. 1 questioned much like yourself while t read the news, picturing the sprawling sub- urbia, that I've seen our neighbours become during the past decade. The 'big pipe' iv coming , and yen, Ibis iv Milton's chance 10 prove ilself as difeérent froro the rest - as a more neighbourly and user-friendly community. These are important factors to consider, but what about our environmental respon- sibility? Trends in urban planning for the Greater Toronto Ares have created car- dependent communities with homes situat- cd quite a distance from expansive groups of stores and services, and public trans- portation. Cars are required for moot simple, every- day errands, increasing air and noise pollu- lion, and making our streets more unsafe and unsightly than they should be. This iv far different from our old-style downtown areas, where most amenities can be accessed by foot. Why doesn't Milton take this perfect opportunity 10 prove itself as a leader in innovative environmental planning! Residential neighbourhoods could be planned with plenîy of easily-accessed stores and services, convenient and effi- cient bus and train transport nearby, and both pleasant and safe conditions for wslk- ers and cyclints. In Ibis way, as well as being more neigh- bourly, we can keep our air cleaner, our streets safer and our lives hesîthier. Marina Biasutti Milton For Ail Your Home Comfort Needs. 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Ù" Cail (905) iFEieïày 876-1020 Alison Schulze Ask or Aison Home Comfort Ask or Aison Consultant Status quo flot good enough for Ontario Dear Eelitor: As a parent, employer and lifelong citi- zen of Ontario 1 support the changes t0 the Education Adt contained in B3ill 160. 1 witnessed on a daily basis the sad state and unpreparedness of our children as a direct result of antiquaîed teaching melh- ods. The status quo will nul suftice in the times we live in and change iv well past due. In a recent issue, Janet Cleverly writes that she is ai school Monday morning for an 8:25 a.rm. meeting and ends ber day St 5 p.m. on Monday. Are we 10 feel sonry for ber? What are ber hours the rest of the week? Welcome lu the real world. (Try working in the private sector without a union to stand behind). 1 pose a simple question lu our educa- tors: Who do you work for? The answer iv nul the provincial goverument, but the people ut' Ontario. 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