Dear Editor:
I for one was very heartened recently to see three letters to the editor applauding Steven Vanleeuwen for taking a stand against the lockdowns.
I too fully respect his courage to stand up and speak knowing full well the wrath this would impose, and impose it has. His integrity is only further revealed by his refrain from judging and name calling (ie. “selfish”), as was inflicted upon him and those councillors who support him.
The slogan, “we are all in this together” popularized by the common narrative should be true, because we are. However, this pandemic and draconian safety measures has successfully divided friends, families and communities. This entire experience has been mishandled from day one.
We need more people like councillor VanLeeuwen. Way to go Steve!
Deborah Bonk,
Erin