Letters Feb. 17: Metal gates would deter vandalism of downtown businesses; supply and demand in the housing market

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Victoria’s twin crises and smashed windows We now have chronic issues of violence and vandalism in downtown Victoria.

In order to permanently address the issue, I suggest that the city pay for businesses with glass windows to install metal retractable doors that are commonly used in places like Mexico and Argentina. These pull down at night when the business is closed.

No, most people I’ve encountered since moving here are content to close their eyes and let toxic compassion take the wheel.Alexander von KaldenbergMany other factors at play in housing market Re: “Housing supply in Victoria has exceeded demand,” letter, Feb. 15. The barrage has been incessant, emanating from surviving family members, politicians and the media. Yet not a single gesture has been forthcoming offering any kind of compassion for the RCMP members “on the ground” who tried to comprehend the incomprehensible, the telecom operators who received and relayed the initial information, the spouses of front-line workers who no doubt tried to share the angst after the fact.Were there mistakes made? Very possibly.

To add to the difficulties, since along with many other seniors and other snowbirds I’m thousands of miles away in Mexico, thus of course beyond access to my landline at home, this is becoming a serious impediment to accessing bank accounts, CRA, etc., etc.To avoid this hassle, I’d suggest expanding the now apparently old-fashioned authentication by asking for a personal detail that only the “real” user could know: Grandmother’s maiden name, number of first house, name of first school etc.

The Island Rail Corridor is our prepaid ticket toward rapid transit. We are not big enough yet, but growth is everywhere. I don’t know what shape the transit that uses the corridor will take.

 

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So would proper policing.

Or smash proof glass.

Lawful police would mean judges aren't undermined. Prove Section 51 was upheld by bcs police commissioner. No Oversight = No Enforcement.

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