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Today's letters: Public servants could make themselves useful during the strike
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Friday, April 21: Instead of picketing, maybe they could fill some sandbags, one reader suggests. You can write to us too, at [email protected]

Of course, few public servants will take this path as they know full well they will never find a better job. Public servants have the greatest possible job security, benefits and pension plans. Stop whining and appreciate what you have, or move on.Public servants keep Ottawa financially afloat and buzzing with the LRT, restaurants, businesses, and contributions to United Way and other social organizations.

Public servants have not had a raise since 2021 but all MPs have an annual raise April 1. Three per year is unrealistic when the cost of living has ballooned up to 10 per cent for the past three years.Article content Pot is easy to grow and almost free. The state, Quebec, wants the revenue from pot sales. It used the court to enforce its monopoly. The Supreme Court finds a lame excuse to allow Quebec to override federal law. The justification? To protect Quebecers from criminal organizations. The real reason? Taxes and revenue for the state.Article content

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