This letter is in response to Peter Gordon’s letter titled, “Finally, the elephant is out of the room on Squamish and LNG," [published on July 18].
I’m frankly sick and tired of men deciding what we, as women and girls, should worry about. Being a father and a grandfather doesn’t give you the right to do that. Canvassing RCMP detachments will not provide an accurate and representative picture of violence against women and girls in those communities, which have had camps in close proximity. Most violence, assault, harassment and abuse go unreported.
I think most opponents of LNG have their facts straight. Why contribute to fossil fuel consumption and expedite the climate emergency? Why support the efforts of a tax-evading billionaire with a bad reputation? I thank the people who have worked tirelessly to provide our community and council with the information they need to make better decisions. I thank the council for apparently noticing how much we do not want this happening in our town.
As for the hype around being “scared” to voice one’s opinion? I don’t buy it. Not from a poll in The Squamish Chief, whose editorials of late have made it clear that they are unfortunately not an objective representation of public sentiment concerning WFLNG. And certainly not from you, Peter Gordon.
But maybe I should wait for you to tell me what to be afraid of.
Rhea Thompson
Squamish
