Editor, the Times:
It was interesting to read of the Junior Council's recent visit with the mayor to learn about the budget. It is good to see students getting interested in, and starting to think about such things.
Another point to consider in their discussion about growth in the economy is not just who is, or should be, responsible for it, but whether or not we should have it as a goal at all! This idea comes up time and time again and we all seem to just go on with the belief that the economy can grow forever.
One sort of irresponsible position is that we will let future generations deal with any resulting problems, or another, somewhat illusory one, is that technological change will solve all. How can we live without a growing economy, you ask; I think it is time to start figuring it out.
Sandy Crane
Upper Clearwater, B.C.