Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8
August XXIXth, MMXXV
Hon. Demetrios Nicolaides, B. A., M. P. S., Ph. D., ECA, MLA, Minister of Education, United Conservative, Calgary-Bow
Dear Demetrios:
Is it just me or is it completely retarded this decision to ban books at schools. I don't agree with separatists & my fellow UCP cardholders who want these bans in place. I studied "The Handmaid's Tale" by the very lovely & talented Miss Margaret Atwood (& friend of Wade Izzard) in high school. Having 357 High School Credits, 2 High School Diplomas, & English 13-33 & English 10-30, clearly I've outlasted them all & am more able to comment than any other high school student in Alberta on the matter, past, present, or future (undisputed!) Which I of course garnered after my late mother June, a great woman & lady died. Mom was a teacher & told me to reach that number & so I did, that is respect!
As I've already stated, Wade Izzard is a friend of Miss Atwood, & Wade is showing respect for strong women by being supportive of Miss Atwood's book & those of others not being banned. This book, along with many others in school libraries & settings, your decision Demetrios is like the Nixon Presidency. There was a cancer growing on the Presidency & it had to be excised. I could see the graphic pornographic sex books being removed especially for underage kids on your ban list. But Miss Atwood's book, students will just find alternate ways to buy it or borrow it from others. It is a work of art & showcases that women shouldn't ever be treated in such a fashion!
Rory
Source: Myself.
P. S.: Wade's idea to make Cynthia Dale-Mansbridge the next Artistic Director of the Stratford Festival is superb as Cynthia is a rather strong & powerful female leader to like Miss Atwood!
