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6-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, January 20, 1998 *COMWMENT Milton, Ont. L9T 4N9 (905) 878-2341 Fax: 876-2364 Classified: 875-3300 Publisher Asseaciate Publisher General Manager Edipnr Circulatiorn Manaager Office Manager Prnuductieon Manager TO Canaiaie Campion. putliShed twice weeklp an 191 Maie St E, Miton, Ont_ LOT 4N9 (Box 248), s ont ot The Metroland PlrnnPUbiîsTrnq & DîiniîUI 9Ltd qQ014of suhiiihan compa- nies which inclodes: Ajax i Pickering News Advertiser, Allston llerald/Courier; Barrie Adanice. Brampton Guardian, Buntîngeon Post;:CChy Parent; Colingaont / Wasaga Correction; East Yonk Mirror; Etobicoke Guardian; Georgetown IndependentJ Acton Free Press; Kingston This Week; Lindsay This Week; Mankham tconnmist & Sun: Miotiand 1 Penetanguiottene Mirror; Mississauga News; Newmanket / Aunona Ea Banner; Nothumberlaînd News; 9or4h onk Mirnon, Oakvile Beaver; Orillia Tday; Oshawa / Whthty I Carington I Pot PennyThis Weetc. Peterboroungh Ths Week; Richmnnd Hillt I Ttornhitt I VaughtantLibenat; Scarbnnnonh Minnon; Uebidge I Stouottylte Tribune; Today's Seniors. Adnertisoing s acceptent or the continiltat, in the eent of a typonnaphical erton, that portiont ot the atvetisin space nccopiett by the eroneouo item, togethen wth a reasonabte allowance tor signature, wilnt 0e charged ton, bot the batance ot the adoerntsenent wtt be paint ton at the applicable rate. Thn publisher reserves the rght to cntegonize anvenisementn or ntncline So near, and yet so far Preston Manning, like Joe Clark, makes a far better impres- sion in person than when viewed through media filters, such as television or even print journalism. Evidence abounded during Mr. Manning's recent visit to Milton that, whatever preconceptions people had regarding him, they wanted to hear bis message up close, personally. Hundreds tumned out for a breakfast speech. The sad irony of the situation is that while the Reform leader may have captured a large segment of the vote, espe- ciall>' in the west, by sensing, even leading, the public mood, the chances of him making federal policy are slim. In bis Milton address, the Reform leader made an important point: Giving responsible people more mone>' to spend as they will is better than channeling funds through some govemrment program or other. That is why Mr. Manning advocates tax (read debt) relief rather than enhanced social programs to benefit Canadians. By way of illustration, the Reform leader detailed efforts made by his party on behaif of a working family. If Reform tax-cutting policies were adopted, the family would glean $3,000 per year in additional income. .The Reform leader's point was that most people - in fact aIl responsible people - would use such funds to augment family security and well-being,- in aIl probability far more effi- ciently and effectively than would be the case through any social program. As well, of course, the famil>' pride would remain intact, since they were flot depending on anyone for a handout. They were just getting to keep more of the money they had earned anyway. It makes a lot of sense. Mr. Manning is not advocating policies that would see Canada's.social safety net hacked apart or medicare compro- mised. He is simply preaching enlightened self interest and a less intrusive and burdensomne govemrment at alI levels. StilI, mired axnid and compromised by forces beyond bis control, the Reform leader, indeed the Reform movement, plays out like some sort of Greek tragedy. If everybody who wanted what Mr. Manning desires voted for Reformn, the party would become the governiment. But the>' neyer will, in aIl probability, because haîf the people who empathize with Mr. Manning vote Progressive Conservative instead. On top of that, there are those startled and nervous about backing Reformn given the perceived fringe politicians within it who are seen as callous, unpredictable and prejudiced. Mr. Manning bas forged the national opposition part>' from a ragtag movement - and dethroned the separatists in the House of Commons. He has accomplished a great deal. in fact, he can see the political promised land from where he stands. But he will probably neyer get there.RoKel Sport promotes values and leadership, flot violence Dear Editor: In response to the letter from Elizabeth Kiddle regarding wrestlirag photos being too violent, I would like to give you a wrestler's point of view. I have been a member of the E.C. Dmury High Scbool Spartan wrestling teamn for the past four years. Wrestling provides a place for students to go after scbool. It is a place 10 build skilîs that you mnight not gel in the regular scbool program. For instance, my teammates and I have leamned a goeat deal about responsibility, leadership and citizenship. Our coach, Larry Jaroslawski, devotes many long hours of his own time to belp develop these many skills in bis wrestlers and bas been a mentor to many members of the tearo. As a team we contribute 10 fundraising activities for both the teamn and community groups (for example the Salvation Army), belp to mun tournaments, coach younger teamn members and youths in the community tbrougb the Dynamo Wrestling group. Physical fitness is another important skill we practice on our team. Wrestling involves specific moves and tech- niques that require'a great deal of practice to leam. These moves are strategic and use the pbysics of angle and lever- age. If the moves are used properly, no one should get hurt. However, as in any sport people are sometimes injured. Referees supervise to insure that woestlers do not use ille- gai moves or foster an intent to injure. Having our pictuoes appear in the paper is recognition for our long hours of practice and ail our hard work. Violence can be seen on the evening news and we often bear about il in our society; but it has no place in the sport of wrestling. Being a member of the Spartan wrestling team bas been an important part of my personal growtb and development and bas contributed a lot to my years at high scbool. Jeremy Brown Mlton Good show, says reader Dear Editor: Re: Brad Reaume's editorial of Tuesday, Jan. 13; "One scbool board means fair system for everyone". Bravo Brad! That's a nail I've been bammering for many years and you bit it rigbt on the bead. In this day and ege we have to be practical. How can Ontar-io graduates compete witb educational systems out- side of tbe province, and outside of the nation, wbo only have to fund one achool board? How can we produce open minded, non-prejudiced buman beings when we tell our children, from day one, you must go 10 separate achools? Our society is divided in so many ways and divided we shall faîl in education. Kudos 10 you for having the guts 10 put it in black and wbite. 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