The Letters to the Editor page in the Times/Colonist has become a sad reflection of some of the people that live on the Island.

There are obviously  now far too many myopic people with under employed brains.

The ‘us and them’ syndrome has reached epidemic levels.

Grouping people into segments  maybe convenient for some academics’ and politicians but communities can only prosper when all people are treated and respected equally.

At this stage in my journey through life  I can affirm that Seniors are not a sub-species; we are just as actively involved in every part of our community as any other age group.

Certainly, our needs and priorities have changed throughout our lives, but our hopes and challenges remain the same. We face life – one day at a time.

It is time we all took a step back and focus on what can we do individually for the betterment of everyone.

I suggest that to start with we do everything possible to ensure that everyone has the 4 basic items necessary to lead a fulfilling life.

A roof over their heads, access to adequate healthcare, education and nutrition.

Once we have those in place many of the pressing social issues facing our whole society will be eased.

Come on Islanders we are a community not a bunch of rabble rousers.

Cheers,
Roy Summerhayes.
Publisher Seniors 101.