Hospital pretty good
Dr Michael Cameron's outburst regarding the Redland Hospital and its capabilities sounds like a man who has had a bad day and has vented his frustration in a manner that unfortunately demeans him.
It is his entitlement to voice his opinions but any criticism against the hospital casts a slur on the hospital overall and I note this was not Dr Cameron's intention, rather he was railing against "the system".
However, it still is a bad look for the hospital which I believe it does not deserve and his comments could apply to any hospital.
I have lived in the Redlands for more than 40 years and for the past 13 due to heart problems have had numerous visits. In every aspect I have found Redlands par excellence and have received the best of care.
In retrospect I am sure Dr Cameron could have found a less confrontational way to get his message across.
- B. Johnstone, Victoria Point
Try self-control
There have been a number of articles complaining about dogs, and there does seem to be a serious problem.
Most dogs have highly developed senses that enable them to quickly alert their owners of trespassers or potential aggressors. This was the main reason people kept dogs in the past. Considered in this context, yelling at them for doing their job is not a good idea, since they may not respond when the intruder is real.
Dogs also sense fear and respond appropriately, so if you are constantly seeing angry dogs, or crying babies, then the fault may be with you, not the dog or baby. If a dog "mouths your leg", that's their way of being friendly, so do not take it the wrong way.
By far, most dogs are fine, and yes, some are aggressive. If you can control your fear when confronted with an angry dog, congratulations - you have solved your own problem.
- P. Callil, Capalaba
Thongs a no go
People turning up to receive their citizenship certificates in T-shirts and thongs is a lack of respect. Councils should have a dress code for the occasion, like, open neck shirt and dress shorts. OK, maybe sandals. Celebrate after the ceremony in your T-shirt and thongs as you are now an Aussie.
N.J. Dean, Redlands
Peaceful place
I was walking around the proposed Toondah Harbour site recently and what a natural peaceful place it is. How can they even think about totally and utterly ruining this area?
Imagine the traffic up Middle and Shore streets? Cleveland cannot handle it now.
The Redlands is fast losing it's natural wonder. There are better places to live and make a life.
K. Geary, Thornlands
Plan ahead
The proposed Toondah and Weiman Creek developments are not universally applauded by residents.
I have said previously there is little doubt that both ferry sites need to be upgraded.
One wonders why council - given the size and importance of these developments - had not planned them and in so doing ensured we residents get the best.
As it stands a developer is the winner and the public is divided when the council's purpose is to ensure development for residents. This is especially so when public land and planning rules are involved, not to mention liability and responsibility.
It is no surprise that new marina developments are thin on the ground in other states aka spiralling costs to maintain Raby Bay canals.
It is political denial to ignore the threat and liabilities of global warming and the probable consequences. I am not opposed to development if its infrastructure is planned.
- R. Murray, Redland Bay
Non-Muslims angry
The New Zealand tragedy is to be deplored. However, the prevailing mass hysteria smacks of self-flagellation and obsequiousness.
The perpetrator believed Islam to be a threat to a society based on western democratic values. He was angry at the world-wide carnage perpetrated by murderers in the name of Islam on anyone whom they defined to be infidels.
Since the Iranian revolution of 1979, there have been hundreds of Islamic terrorist attacks - think the 1998 US embassy bombings, Bali, the Twin Towers and the Man Haron Monis siege in Sydney. The list goes on and on.
These are the things that make many non-Muslims angry. Anyone who has listened to Muslims declare their unswerving adherence to the Quran, as all true Muslims do, has a justifiable and serious concern.
There needs to be an acknowledgement of religious beliefs that can lead to division, isolation, and carnage within communities. Wishing there were no problem does not make it so.
- L. Hackett, Redland
Mighty sad
I write to you being sad that my Mitre 10 store at Redland Bay has closed its doors after 25 years.
How fickle the public can be as this store was easily accessible as one could just come off Redland Bay Road and straight into the car park, whereas I would say many people would drive past in order to go to Bunnings at Victoria Point, have greater difficulty in parking just to get something cheaper but needing to spend extra fuel to do so.
Mitre 10 service was excellent and one needed not to wait long. Now there is no competition and Bunnings has the monopoly in our area, which is not good for business, as customers have no choice to shop for alternative hardware products.
- R. Lambert, Redland Bay
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