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What the public wants
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Well, what is your opinion of capital
punishment and gun control, Uncle Elmer?
Yes or no? 'Thank you. I thought so.
In its ineffable wisdom, our government
has lumped the two into a new pi ece of
legislation on which those famous fence-
sitters, our Members o f Parliament, are
presently and uncomfortably astride.
It is perfectly obvious, even to an M.P.,
what the public wants, in both cases. A
large majority would lilke to keep the
capital punishment issue on the books, and
apply it widely.
An equally large majority would li ke to
see a much more effective form of gun
control, foi the simple and sensible
purpose of cutting down on violent crime.
But, and here's the political catch, in
each case the minority speaks with a
stentorian voice, and politicians, like St.
Joan, pay .a lot of attention, perhaps too
much, to voices, stentorian or otherwise.
Strange bedfellows. On the one hand,
the humanitarians who believe that. the
taking of life, even officially, and even for,
murder, is wrong. And in the same .sack,
those violently opposed to gun control as
some sort of interference in the sacred
rights of e individual to pack a fire-iron if
e chooses.
The Bible tells us that on a certain
occasion: "The voice of the turtle was
heard in the land." This was a reference to
the return of spring, from the Song of
Solomon.
Transfer this to Canada, spring 1976,
and it might be paraphrased: "And the
voice of the turkey was heard in the land."
I would never, of course, suggest that
anyone who favours capital punishment or
is against gun control is a turkey. That
would eliminate most of my friends.' But
, the gabble and gobble is unmistakeable.
I have my own clear-cut opinions on each
issue, and I herewith offer them- for the
guidance of puzzled politicians and the few
•hundred Canadians who are indecisive on
• these matters.
Let us take a case in point. This is a true
story. Just over a decade ago, a 14-year-old
boy shot and killed his mother. I don't
blame him, I'd have done the. same.
He was a good boy, in every sense, and a
good student. But his mother wanted him
to be a great boy and a superb student. She
nagged him ruthlessly to do better, though
the kid was doing his best.
One day, foy'reaSon that is not
important herb, he failelka test at school.
The harpy was waiting for him,- and when
he confessed, she lit' into him like the
Witch of Endor.
- Alpha, a newly formed group
to aid the handicapped in Heron '
County has written to all towns in
the county, asking them to ,
consider the 'needs of the
handicapped when planning
future construction of sidewalks
and public buildings.
"When the grOup ' met at
Holmesville Public School last
week they heard that Goderich
council had been receptive to, a
presentation asking for curb cuts
in sideWalks and wheelchair
ramps into public buildings.
New members were welcomed
to Alpha from Brussels. Exeter
and 'Kincardine. •
The group discussed a design
for curb., ramps, that will, be
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public including the blind and the
elderly as well as the physically
disabled.T.he fan-shaped corners
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He went and got his father's gun and
shot her dead. Now, according to most of
my friends, and 95,per cent of my students,
he should have been hanged. Their
favorite argument, in our materialistic
society: "It'd cost us a hundred thousand
dollars to keep him in jail for life."
And all th ose who favor rigid gun
control will say: "It never woulda
happened if his father haddena hadda
gun."
'And- those very, vocal citizens who
oppose very tight restrictions on. guns 'will
say: "It woodena happened if the gun was
registered and his dad belonged to a
hand-gun club and it was under lockankee,
like we want."
Well, it wasn't, and he didn't, and it did.
All of which, of course, is beside the point,
as most of these arguments are. The kid
would have killed the old lady with a knife,
or a hammer, or her steam iron, or the
nearest .thing handy, if there'd been no
gun.
Well, what did happen? The boy was
tried, found guilty of homicide while of
unsound_ mind, and• incarcerated in 'a
"'mental institution,' possibly for life . Fair
enough?
While there , he showed fill the
symptoms of normalcy, whatever they are.
He wasn't crazy, or even mentally
disturbed, if you prefer euphemisms. He
knew what he'd done. He was sorry.
During the next several years, he was
tutored by a wise and compassionate
teacher (not me, Doc). He completed his ,
high school courses, on his own. He was
eventually released, went to university,
graduated With honors, and is now a ,
better-than-average member of society.
Perhaps he should have been hanged.
That would certainly have., taught him a
lesson.
Perhaps we' should go back to the lash,
and branding a capital "W" on the
foreheads of prostitutes, and cutting off the'
hands of shop-lifters. I dunno. These
measures didn't put an end to crime in the.
middle ages.
Perhaps we should be able to go into a
drugstore and buy a gun. It's almost that
easy in the States. I .dunno. ••
But I do know capital punishment will
never stopmurder. .•
And I do know.there are an awful lot of
nuts, not quite certifiable, running around
the country with perfectly legal guns.
Take it from there, Warren Almand, you
plucky little Solicitor-General,, or Super-
' Lawyer, if you don't prefer euphemisms.
Elaine, Townshend at 482-3357
Pat Watson at 887-6236.
Or
Morrrs sees auditors
renews policies
application for amencrinent • Morris Council at its April
meeting, heard tfictt.,gefljnr.'s restricted area (zoning) ord "'.
statement shoWilk 4Ir Nw:Decided thatanyone oche an,
purchasers of' township 1 s,
wishing to hook into Morris
Township ,storm sewer in
Belgrave must get..approval to do
so and pay $500.
Considered a request from
Mrs. Jack Cardiff and Mrs. Alan
Campbell for a grant on behalf .o/
the Brussels . Figure Skating
Club.
. • Approved grants of , $10 to
Huron County Historical Society:
and a grant of $25.00 to. Canadian
Cancer Society, Huron Unit.
Accepted Tile drain loan
'applications amounting •to $9500.
Referred a petition from
ratepayers in Gardener's Survey
in Bluevale to an Engineer for
advice and named Reeve Elston
look after the matter. ,
Instructed the superintendent
Gave approval to Gordon Rtiff to advertise for approximately ,
for a proposed building on- N 1/2 20,000 cu. yds. pit run gravel.
Lot 25,. Concession 1r•as applieVw Approved accounts including
for', to Official Plans Branch, 'Roads $13,332.29 and General
Ministry of Housing in 8,470.17 for a total of $21,802'.46.
accumulated net revenue for 1975
of $17,402.00.
Council reviewed the report
with John Harris and Richard
Dolphin representing auditors,
Thorne, Riddell and Co. All
members of council were present
and Reeve Wm. Elston. presided.
In other business council:
Reviewed with David Reed
from Frank Cowan Co. Ltd. and
Jas. Cardiff, •Brussels the
insurance policies for the
township and agreed to renewal.
Agreed to accept the tender of
George Radford Construction Ltd.
to supply crush and deliver
approximately 20,000 cu.: yds.
gravel at $1.63 per cu. yd. subject
to • the approval of the District
Municipal Engineer.
PICKING OUT SOME TREASURES — The jewelry counter, was one of the most
popular places at the rummage sale sponsored Saturday by the Fireside Fellowship
group-of First Presbyterian Church. There was a -long lineup before the door
opened at two and most of the rummage sale goodies were sold by three. Peg
Grieye helps two young ladies pick out some jewelry.
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1975 DATSUN 710 Station wagon,
only 11,000 n'tiles. Equipped with
radio , side moulding, 4 speed
transm. power brakes, 2000 cc °
overhead Cam Engine. KKP 019.
Sale Price $3,899.00
1972 DATSUN 1600 PL510 4 dr. A
one owner car in excellent shape, 4
cyl. engine. 4 speed transmission.
Sale Price $1-,595.00 HUA 712
1974 DATSUN 210 Hatchback. A one
owner car with automatic transmis-
sion, radio, rust proofed, side
moulding, fold down rear seat,
electric rear windows, defroster,
economy plus. HNM 251.
Sale Price $3,195.00
1972 DATSUN LB110, 2 dr.
economical 1200 cc engine. 4 speed
transmission, FKC724
Sale Price $1,495.00
1971 DATSUN 141.510 2 dr. Low
mileage. In excellent shape.
TNS 898. Sale Price $1,195,00
1973 DATSUN PL510 2 door Blue in
colour. Low 'mileage. Radio,
reclilning front bucket seats, 4 speed
transmission, 1600 cc Eng.
DPT869. Sale Price $1,995.00
1971 VENTURA economical 6
cylinder engine. • Automatic
transmission. only 26000 miles.
Locally owned.
Handicapped group growing
found in some sidewalks in
Kincardine were 'cited as 'a
possible answer. More
itiOrmation will be .gathered.
Other problems encountered by
the handicapped were mentioned
- telephone booths that are , too
small for . wheelchairs, public
phones mounted high on the
walls, washroom sinks with
spring-leaded taps and elevators
with the btittons high on the wall. ,
These arc only a few problems'the
organization plans to investigate
in the near ftiture.
The .next meeting will be held
in the ,Holmesville Public' School
Library on Thursdy,
April 22, at 8 p.m. Everyone is
welcome. Holmesville is located
approximately 4 miles west of
Clinton on Highway` #8.
For further information, call
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For the bride and groom `'we have
:special discount prices' on room
groupings. Drop in...we will be
pleased to help you choose wisely, at
money saving prices' for beautiful
rooms.
SHOP', CLINTON'
Cromerimds
1973 DATSUN 110 Fast back. a
pre-owned car in excellent shape.
Equipped with radio, fold down back
scat. 1200 cc engine.FHN769.
Sale Price $1,795.00
1973 PINTO station wagon.' Ford's
economy wagon. A one owner
automobile, 4 cyl. engine equipped
with roof rack. Rally wheels, 4 speed
trans. DJE 636, Sale Price $2,295.00
197/ DATSUN PL510 2ds. red colour
with 1600 cc engine 4 speed transm.
Reclining front seats. Locally owned.
Din 806. Sale Price$1,695.00
DATSUN
1971 FORD Cuistom 4 dr. power
brakes, power steering , automatic .
A clean unit. PRICES ARE PER SQUAR'& YARD AND FOR IN STOCK QUALITIES
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1970 FORD GALAXIE 4 dr. hardtop,
low mileage. Locally owned. Good
transportation.
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GREEN, ORANGE, GREEN 1 7,50
BROWN, BEIGE, GOLD
BROWN, ORANGE
Celanese GOLD, BROWN
ORANGE, GREEN Stepping Stones GREEN
Celanese
Sundance
1970 FORD F35D. Cab and chassis.
With n cwly rebuilt engine. Hardtwist
Bigelow
GOLD
27 oz. contract carpet
BROWN, ORANGE
Shag [Jute Back] GREEN (While stock lasts) 1 2.45
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