WHO ARE YOU CALLING AN ILLOGICAL HALF-WIT?

I would like to congratulate two fellow writers, Russell Barth and
Richard Steeb, for their excellent breakdowns of what is abysmally
wrong with our minority Conservative government [Letters, January
7-14]. How is it possible to have any respect for Stephen Harper when
he seems to spend more time forelock-tugging and bowing to the wishes
of the U.S.? I have no doubt that he misses his former "boss", George
W. Bush.

I should also mention that his stubborn refusal to legalize marijuana
makes him and his caucus look suspiciously like supporters of
organized crime instead of fiscally responsible stewards of this
country's revenue base. It's a no-brainer, but try explaining that to
illogical fundamentalist half-wits like Harper, [Stockwell] Day, and
[Tony] Clement.

Rob Cardinal

Vancouver