"Considering the Anglican Church's history of endorsing religious violence and its ongoing role in the suppression of gay rights, I believe it's wrong for our secular governments to align themselves with this organization."
"Investing in the arts is sound practice in maintaining both the financial and spiritual health of our people."
"We need to gather in mass numbers and demand that justice be served."
"This type of corporate fundraising has become necessary because as a society we are underfunding and undervaluing public services and community organizations."
"Our best hope for a better deal is to argue, in the court of Canadian public opinion if not in the court of law, that the contract is undemocratic."
"The time is ripe for real change in Newfoundland and Labrador."
"The time for excuses is gone. The time for action is now."
In response to Shannon Reardon's May 7 column, "Our squandered pride and prosperity".
"All is well for western profiteers when their media and politicians can get us quibbling among ourselves over jobs and who gets a better pension."
Former Great Big Sea member and small business owner Bob Hallett says homeowners and business owners in St. John's feel "abused and neglected" in the wake of city council's municipal budget. He is calling for the mayor and councillors' resignation.
