Dear Editor:
On Jan. 23 the News published a letter (B-Line: Do Your Research Before Siding With Naysayers) that referred to the “propaganda” and “misinformation” of the “naysayers” who oppose the proposed B-Line transit project. The letter writer failed to say what the misinformation was or why they supported the project.
That same night, at a community meeting to discuss the B-Line, District of West Vancouver Coun. Craig Cameron also referred to “misinformation” about the project. He also failed to say what it was, despite ample opportunities and invitations to do so. The district’s communications have repeatedly used this word, which – along with “propaganda” – refers to false or inaccurate information that is deliberately intended to deceive.
This vilification of engaged citizens who have raised reasonable and well-researched concerns is unwarranted, unfair and unbecoming. It is unworthy of a newspaper that should be in the business of informing its readers and it is particularly unworthy of civic leaders who should be encouraging citizen engagement and civil debate.
In stooping to these levels, the perpetrators use the same tactics they accuse others of using. So, unfortunately, there is misinformation associated with this B-Line project – it’s just not coming from those who oppose it.
Stephanie Slater
West Vancouver
EDITOR’S NOTE: Visit the district’s info page westvancouverite.ca/b-line for details about the B-Line, community meeting dates, and ways to provide your feedback.
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