Whltby Free Press, Wednesday, March 15,1995, Page 19 ]Proposed gun control legisiation. an' 'isuit' To the editor Copy of a message sent te Justice Minister Alan 1"oc Prme nirastr Jean Chretien and Ontario riding MP Dan MeTeague As a-' responsible resident of Ontario and an angler/hunter for 50. years, I have neyer heard of anything so ridiculous as. your new proposed gun ýcontrol legislation. Statistics prove it is To the. oiter I- oppose any development which will endanger the wildlife, and welands cf the Lynde Shores Conservation Area. The woods and marahes of this natural area are important breeding grounds and migratory food sources and resting places Child Find Durham Region needs volunteers (trained by police) . for fingerprinting, fundraising events and information booths. Cali (905) 420-9917 Pïckering. not sportsmen who are causing crime with firearma. It is very unfair and selfish on your part to harass legal gun owners from aIl walks of life who are the backbone of the system. As one of many thousands of responsible gun owners, I find it hard to believe that you would insuit the intelligence of responsible 'gun owners and attempt to take away their rights and freedoms with your new gum law proposaIs. Put your interests in crime for thousanda (of birds. The proposed housing development, partficularly, ità high-rise builicngs wilbe a major obstructîon in the birds' flight paths. This development shows a lack, (f commitment te, preserve the environment as so, grandly announced last February ini the govemmnets' Environental Bill of Rights.' In order te fulf il its e-nironmental re nsbilities as outlined in this bif. ît should stop thi housing devlopment as soon as possible te, proteet the ecological integrity of the Lynde Shores Conservation Area. Paul R. MeGaw Scarborough control, not more gun control. Step up border patrols and stop gun smuggling If 1o want to fight crime e~tive1y, make the criminal pay restitution in pubhîc. Bring baclk the death pnalty. Fight the cause ofecrime and violence which often has its roots buried in an unfair, unjuat tax and legal system. Alan Rock's k, à . . . .. . . .1 I d 1:§W * in .. . . . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. . . .. .. . *_4: .. . .. . ... I 4I * oz *666 - -- - - - -I method of approach is an insuit to the voter's intelligence. Kennetk Bird Whithy #Selling Dealer in Canada Best pricesl Best -SeIectilon!1 Ail the comforts of' a motor home. Ail the ease and efficiency of' dniving a van. Discover why Roadtrek is the best selling North American camper van. Roadt>rek-- The Motor Home That.. Dri ves Like a Van!?u -by ,Y/ab'HOME& PARK- vi 00 MOTORHMOUES OWASCO (a RECREATIONAL ~p VEHICLESW Proven to serve you BES T snce 1972. An mi CAREff and CMA award winner. 1425 Dundas St. East, Whitby OWASCQ L RZI 8-61 Bird filt would be obstructed