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Last week’s suggested Hot Topic was: Is your favourite merchant being pushed out of Mountain Plaza Mall? The answers:

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Are you kidding? Where should I begin. For years I have been buying fashions at the many small ladies stores in Mountain Plaza and have been very happy with the quality and service. It was these small stores that helped give this mall its ambiance and they will be will be missed greatly.

So sad that these independant retailers are being forced to make way for stores that will not have the appeal that this plaza possesses.

Debbie Ann

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As a parent, I find the myeducation/ME ads on television offensive. It tells me that today’s youth are selfish, greedy and undeserving of any further education.

It also makes me feel that you believe I don't want the best for my children.

That is very offensive. This could also cause parents to borrow money for their children's education, even though they know that they can’t pay it back. This campaign is very irresponsible.

Robin

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Is American protectionism the cause of the U. S. Steel layoffs? That notion is a no-brainer, just like Chrysler Canada's latest Ultimatum. Why should the Canadian and Ontario governments throw good money after bad by pouring billions into a black hole when Chapter 11 will be the likely result? Stupid is as stupid does.

Meanwhile the Dalton McGuinty Liberals have allowed Ontario to become a “have-not” province. Ouch!

Mark-Alan Whittle

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Next week’s suggested topic: Do politicians deserve a week off for March break?