Editor:
Sunshine Coastal Environmental Sustain-ability Society (SuCESS) enthusiastically awaits any constructive input Ms. McNevin (Coast Reporter letters, Jan. 22) or any other citizen may have regarding the issues we highlight. That is why we exist.
SuCESS is only a couple of weeks old. We are creating a newsletter to promote open discussion. We are not anonymous; the e-mail address helps us handle our many new members.
We cannot imagine that Ms. McNevin believes that examining the activities of our government is in some way "non-democratic." Our newly-formed society has many voices from all parts of our community. They have chosen to inform and engage themselves to correct perceived problems.
The purpose of government is to serve its citizens, yet we have seen an ever-expanding government choosing to take on an ever-expanding list of duties. Each new endeavour must be paid for by the residents. When a group of citizens feel strongly compelled to speak out, it is usually for good reason.
Members of SuCESS brought to the public eye the problem of toxic e-waste sitting in the mud and rain. Is this to be considered "slanderous?"
Should we have remained silent? Remember that adage: "All it takes for a society to descend into darkness is for enough good people to do nothing."
Forming an opinion about a group committed to protecting our environment and our economy on a single (first) ad is at best hasty and certainly under-informed. SuCESS's discussions and research guide it. We welcome input from everyone. If sticks and stones are to be hurled from afar, we invite those who would do so to come closer. If they bring a better idea, we welcome it.
J. Peter MacKay, executive director, SuCESS
