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I had thought that the NDP message was about respect and equality for all. The grotesque singling out of baby boomers by a distinguished and well-educated former leader of a national political party shows not a modicum of humanity.

Please remember, Mr. Mulcair, that in this time of crisis many of your brother and sister Canadians are suffering and even dying in this horrible pandemic. I am sincerely hoping that we can all soon look to a brighter and better future as leaders respect and support all Canadians of every age, economic circumstance and background … including boomers.

DAN NAYLOR

OTTAWA

(Can’t we all just get along?)

SHAME ON THEM

Re: Quick is key with support measures, March 26

I was disappointed with parts of the above editorial. You rightly pointed out that Prime Minister Trudeau initially attempted a cynical power grab with the COVID-19 legislation that would have given his minority government a blank cheque to do whatever they want between now and the end of next year. You incorrectly stated the PM withdrew the contentious parts of the legislation. He did not withdraw them. He negotiated with the Opposition, which foolishly agreed to the requested powers, albeit for a reduced time frame of six months and with the addition of some reporting requirements. So the PM and the Liberal government have carte blanche to do whatever they want and Parliament and the people have no recourse.

Shame on the prime minister for using a pandemic and economic emergency to gain powers he should not have requested and should not have been granted. I hope your readers read the following article in the Sun: “Liberals get unlimited spending authority for six months,” which explained in detail what the Liberals asked for and achieved and what we have lost. Any government that uses such underhanded means to achieve unprecedented powers does not deserve accolades and most certainly demonstrated it cannot be trusted.

The PM, his MPs and their senior staff deserve our condemnation for removing Parliament’s role in our democracy. Shame on them.

SHARON NAVIN

OTTAWA

(Drastic times call for drastic measures.)

COULD BE A LOT WORSE

A friend recently told me, “Your grandparents were called to war. You’re being called to sit on the couch. You can do this.”

ALAN STARCHER

OTTAWA

(We’re in this together!)