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If we don’t trust them to drive sober and obey speed limits to begin with, that’s hardly an impmvement in terms of pub- lic safety. If you’re a parent whose kids aren’t yet 22, you'll have to keep the word ‘chaufl‘eur’ on your resume for a few more While the goal of the proposals may have merit, their practicality is questionâ€" able. It may be a long time since most MPPs attended their last teen bash, but surely they can see restrictions on the number of teens in one vehicle could simply result in more teen-driven cars on the road on a Saturday night. These changes may save lives. But it willbeatthe expense ofthe rights ofthe responsible young adults out there, who once again are punished for the reckless behaviour of a few. In this province the age of majority is 18 (even though the drinking age is 19), when they can marry, vote, go all to war, sign contracts and make decisions for themselves Sadly, that does not mean they necessarily behave like adults or make good decisions. Thus, the legisla- tion, which in elfect will put off the age of adulthood in Ontario to 22. The legislation is in direct response to the deaths of three young people in the Muskokas this summer. The 20-year-old driverplungedhisAudimtoariverafter he and three friends consumed 31 drinks over a three-hour period at a bar in Port Carling One survived Unbeknownst to the 20-yearâ€"old’s father, the young man had a history of speeding violations. The father has been lobbying the government to change the laws ever since. Onecanseehowcertainlawsarein place to protect children when their par- ents don’t have the good sense to make the right decisions for them. But eventu- ally, our children are no longer childxen. A nanny state is one where those in government believe it is their duty to pro- tect citizens from their own behaviour, be it with junk food or transfats, smoking. drinkingor cellphones , Under legislation to be proposed this week, there would be zero tolerance for Speeders and anyone consuming alco- hol and a ban on having more than one teenaged passenger in a vehicle being driven by another teen. “Perhaps the most preciousthingwehaveinsocietyisour children, and that includes our older chil- dren," Premier Dalton MoGuinty said. Is Ontario becoming a nanny state? It may be. But perhaps, in the case of new young drivers restrictions com- ingthisweek, diat’swhatneededinan age when many young adults behave like children and many parents indulge their adult children's juvenile behaviour. We are referring. of course, to new restrictions on drivers until the age of 22. lETTERS POLICY 6 WSun-wmlnmmzam than 400 words and must include a daytime telephone number. name and address. The Sun-Tribune reserves the right to publlsh or not publish and to edit for clarity and space. manhunt. mam-m. 6290MSL swm,ou “MG? The Sunâ€"Tfibu ne welcomes your letters. All submissions must be less Ontario’s bid t6 delay adulthood jmuoniymgxom PIN ION Editorial Immenva MEDIA Marketing 3. Advertising Dawna Andrews dandmwsfiyrmg.mm Enrmm Editor Iim Mason jmmonfi'yrmg.mm Remembrance Day has now passed for another year. A time when we reflect on the sacrifices of those who considered themselves true Canadians in a country they were proud of. But where are we today? Mr. Upton, a man I ’ve never met to my knowl- edge, shares his feelings and pride of a Canada Applauding Canadian patriotism Re: letters to the editor, Canada 0f1900 is history, by Ismem'a Silveira, Nov. 8, and Stand up for old Canada, Rick Upton. Nov. 1. What was wrong with “19 On The Park” or better yet “Mistake On The Park". What’s next, Whitchurch-Lebovicville? Also, has anybody noticed the driving habits of some of the people in town. I wonder, is it the new residents bringing their habits with them or estab- lished residents frustrated with the congestion. I can’t wait to see what it’s like wfien we hit 45,000 residents. I wonder if there is something to cover that in the secondary plan? Does Mr Lebovic have to have his name on everything that’s for sale in town or can’t he just donate his development money out of the good- ness of his heart? Re: $500,000 gift for new arts centre, Nov. 6. Let me get this straight. We have the Lech Leisure Center, and the soon to be Lebovic Arts and Cultural Center, with the 124 seats that are similar to the gym seats in any high school, benches. What's next? Whitchurch-Lebovicville? Claufledenger Bonnie Rondeau brondeauOyrmg. mm Retail Manager Dianne Mahoney dnmhonqyfiynngmm Anvmmsmc I’M BUSY BAKING FOR THE CHRISTMAS BAMAR. YOU'RE THE BIG SISTER *" YOU SHOULD TEACH ~â€"â€"‘ HIM WHKI’S RIGHT AND WRONG. SWâ€"Tribune PUBLISHER Ian Proudfoot 6290MOInSt. Stouflvllle. ON. MA 167 WWW-00m Letters to the Editor T. ARTHUR ARNOTT STOUFFVILLE Pnonucnon Team Leader Sherry Day TEACHING HIM THE WRONG \ FIRST! / Today we went to the Government of Canada website to get contact information for our Member of Parliament, Paul Calandra. To our astonishment there was no e-mail address or an address or phone number for the riding office.The link to the site of the Conservative Party was no more helpful. In no way do I believe Mr. Upton to be either of what you claim. Like many Canadians, he has shown great tolerance; but we must acknowledge that being tolerant does not mean being passive or that anything goes. I understand not everyone is able to distinguish the difference, but there is a difference. We have a great country and I applaud his patriotism. How can we expecf these guys to fix the econoâ€" my if they can't even manage a simple website? For you to suggest, Ms Silveira, that because something is history, it must be bad, is ridiculous. Fresh air and water are history, too. once known, to a Canada of today. It’s an opinion shared by many, as acknowiedged by Ismenia Silâ€" veira, who out of ignorance labels Mr. Upton as being “racist” and having “hatred”. Ms Silveira, you say that Canada is a place of tolerance, but aren't your own comments a form of intolerance, prejudice and hate? Where is this tolerance you speak of if one cannot voice their concerns without being attacked or defamed with such malicious labels? No way to contact our new MP Act rlilfi Art" to MM Eamon IN Cw Debora Kelly ADVERTISING 905-640-2612 ‘lamificd: 1-800-743-3353 Fax: 905â€"640-8778 DON 8K JOANNE CAMERON DISTRIBUTION 905-640-2612 EDITORIAL 905-640-2612 ‘x: 905-640-8778 Bum MANAGER Dmncron. Anvmmsmc You REGION PRINTING Robert Lazurlco a Dwrummon GENERAL MANAGER Nicole Fletcher 30b Dean D. CATERER 8 TO UFFV I LLE ECAMERON lim Mason is editor of The Sun STDUFFWLLE Tribune. A York Region Media Group community newspaper The Sun-Tribune, published every Thursday and Saturday. is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary oiTorstar Corporation. Metroland is comprised oi 100 community publications across Ontario, The Yorir Region Newspaper Group inciudesihe Uberai, sewing Richmond Hill and Thomhlll, Vaughan Citizen. The Era~Banner (Newmariret/Aurorai Markham Economist Sun. Georgina Advocate. York Region Business Times, North of the cm. yoikregioncom and York Region Printing. But, old habits are hard to break. And with gasoline under 80 cents per litre yesterday, yve've got a bargain. And qualifying Stoufi‘ville seniors can get rides for a lot less. As in a $6 round trip to Markville Shopping Centre in Markham. - It’s all important, if we are to become more European, with fewer cars in our driveways and a greater dependence on public transit in our heads. Join the club of the duly shocked. I think it cost us $65 for a limo to Pearson International from Stouffville early this year. Not so for our taxi ratéS. Whitchurch Stouffville. Even some town oflicials were sur- prised by the actual cost of a cross-vil- lage taxi trip using their rates. (And there are higher per-kilometre rates elsewhere in York Region.) GO and YRT offer lower-cost altema- fives, providing your schedule matches up with the bus schedule. We know the pain. Om son did the trip this autumn from his part-time job. Paying the fare puts a big dent in a kid's minimum-wage cheque and makes walking in the fall rain or snow more It sure can't be a joy ride for folks on fixed incomes, including seniors and single parents, who have to call a cab. But, don't blame your driver or the cab company. They’re just working with rates legislated by the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville. And no, you're not buying the cab with that payment, either. appetizing. You can buy a lot of hot chocolate and warm gloves with $27.20. Say the Stouffville Country Market to Canadian Tire and back Brace yourself. And pull out $27.20, pllIS tip, as you exit the back seat. So, how much do you think it costs to take a cab roundâ€"trip from one side of Stouffville to the other? Sim-Tribune How much for a Stoufiuilk taxi ride? with Jim Mason Off The Top