Dear editor, It is somewhat ironic that a federal election and the seal hunt should coincide, since both are a waste of money that the majority of Canadians don’t want, and both are designed to win more power for the politicians at the expense of taxpayers.

Dear editor, For the past two months, I’ve been supporting the Green Party. For some, the thought of the government as it stands today brings up undesirable feelings and uneasiness. I hope that this election can make a difference, a simmering effect on emotions.

Dear editor, Is the Harper Conservative Party really following conservative ideas?

Dear editor, With the impending closure of the E&N Railway line to and from Victoria and Courtenay due to lack of funds to maintain the track, I'm reminded of that carbon tax that we British Columbians pay.

Dear editor, I felt it was necessary to respond to the astounding article in last Friday's Record in anticipation of Mr. Harper's visit.

Dear editor, As the Comox Valley’s expert antiques appraiser, I am amazed that the Record (April 22) should mislead the public by choosing to feature feature a blatant commercial advertisement in the guise of a news story on the front page.

Dear editor, Harper and Duncan have deficit-slashing plans to go after the income of our troops.

Dear editor, It seems to me that our Canadian government has adopted a double standard when it comes to the use of medicinal marijuana.

Dear editor, The Record did a community service by publishing Chris Aikman's letter on April 27. The latter pointed out all of the important questions which have gone unanswered by Harper in this election.

Dear editor, Bob Mortimer is hiding under the flag when he criticizes anyone who opposes the purchase of the F-35 as showing disdain for the Canadian Forces.