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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday August 15, 2008 - 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR How much is a kidney worth? Re your editorial in last week's Wednesday's Beaver, I cannot agree with the proposed private member's bill to change Ontario's voluntary organ donation system into one of implied consent. This is a serious issue, requiring a careful and positive decision by each individual, rather than the negative, sins of omission approach of, in effect, making no decision at all. Humans have the right to control their own bodies, and yes, even after death, be it `Take my organs -- please, bury me in one piece, or cast my ashes into Lake Ontario.' We should equate organ donation with abortion rights, where a woman has control of her own body and where she can make a conscious decision how to use it regardless of any impact this may have on others. Perhaps the Ontario government could increase public awareness of the benefits of donating organs by launching a major campaign, or, and this is where the Devil's Advocate comes in, all human organs could be given a monetary value and let the market place decide. It's called the law of demand and supply. PETER WARREN DON'T PAY RETAIL! FACTORY OUTLET SALE INSTALLATION OF CROWN MOULDING, OUTDOOR & INDOOR COLUMNS BY PROFESSIONAL FINISH CARPENTERS COLUMNS New for the Do-It-Yourselfers premade corners for all our profiles Over 70 smooth or patterned profiles SCORA needs to broaden scope Re: SCORA takes time to set the record straight on its position on St. Thomas, Oakville Beaver, Aug. 13. I have been reading the comments and letters in The Oakville Beaver in regards to the STA redevelopment and the letter from Charles Johnston of SCORA. I am still struck by the nagging question, what is the personal or political motivation behind this group? Their website site states that the boundaries that they are concerned with are from Maurice Drive to Fourth Line, south of Mary Street to the lake. There is a one liner (currently) on SCORA's website about additional concerns. But, if the concern is for the greater area then why aren't we seeing or reading more comments on SCORA's website or seeing more garden signs against plans for the other areas, which in part includes the Maurice and Garden Drive area, the old Montessori school space, and the residential units going up south of Lakeshore Road near Birch Hill Lane? Are there not going to be trees taken down and less green space and more traffic congestion after the redevelopment of these areas as well? Why is this group solely focused on St. Thomas Aquinas if its stated mandate is a wider area than just the school lands? GORD MACKENZIE WAINSCOTING deas. Showroom In Home Design Consultation Available. Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, 201 Millway Ave., Unit 6 (One light north of Hwy. 7 & Jane) Thurs until 7, or Sat 10-3 www.elitemouldings.com If you have a news tip or story idea, call the Oakville Beaver at 845-3824. 905-760-1665 416-245-1115 5 It's our Birthday Bash! FREE Burgers, Hot Dogs & Cake for our valued customers Saturday August 16 from 11am to 3pm We Are Celebrating 16 Fantastic Years In Oakville Birthday Wine & Beer Sale 5 Days Only Starting Friday, August 15, 16, 17, 19 & 20 Closed Monday Prepared by you on site. Purchase One Batch of Wine or Beer at Regular Price and Receive the Second Batch of Equal or Lesser Value For 1/2 Price 481 North Service Road W. 905-825-BEER (2337) 3rd Line Some conditions apply, see store for details. Valid August 15 to August 21/08. Limit 4 batches per customer. Take Advantage of this Once a Year Sale to Have your Aged Wine Ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas! North Service Rd. EIN STEIN 4th Line Dorval 481 Q.E.W. HOURS: MON. closed. TUES.-FRI. 12-8, SAT. 9-5, SUN. 11-3 481 North Service Rd. JUST WEST OF DORVAL 905.825.BEER 2337