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Given its sordid track record, we can‘t exactly say we‘re surprised. It is as sad as it is paradoxical that in order for Canada Post to become more efficient, it must become less efficient. y But that is what new homeowners will find with the announcement by Canada Post last week that in order to cut chronic deficits, the use of group mail boxes will be expanded. According to information received from Bill Domm, parliamentary secretary to post office minister Michel Cote, no homeowner who now gets daily home delivery will be affected, but those in new subdivisions will receive only group delivery. No exceptions. _ _ _ There is no question these communityâ€"type boxes are attractive enough, and that one must be located within 600 feet of all homes serviced. Statistics also show that while home delivery is estimated to cost $100 per year g;sr household, theâ€"cost per group box will be about But that, sad to say, is about all that can be said in favor of this sham of a proposal, one that typically makes a double victim of Canadian taxpayers, who in addition to already paying ridiculouslyâ€"high postal rates, must now accept reduced service. â€" Bad enough that the proposal is blatantly discriminaâ€" tory against new home owners/buyers, who have no choice in what service they are afforded. Perhaps the federal government could equalize this injustice by offering tax concessions to those who must work for their "delivery." â€" And yet another tradition dies a painful death in the name of progress. â€" ~_ Lo ue But think of other scenarios in which community box delivery will greatly inconvenience homeowners. What of the single parent at home with two or three youngstersâ€"â€"will it be necessary to bundle up the clan, especially in winter months, each time a walk for the mail is necessary? What of having to make the trek in inclement weather for important mail such as pension cheques? What if a visit to the community box is made at the usual time, and there is no mail? Does that mean the day‘s drop has not been made? That delivery is late but coming? That there is no mail for the day at that address? What is to become of wronglyâ€"delivered mail? Where does the responsibility lie for the upkeep of the community box area, especially during high snowbank time? And who pays for that upkeep? And what of the boxes being targets for theft and vandalism? There is no question that the Canada Post deficit is an ongoing embarrassment to our government, and that measures must be taken to reduce,and if at all possible, eliminate the red numbers. Still, it seems a crying shame that rather than examine where the system has gone sour in recent years (the answer to that is obvious), and work to fix it, Canada Post is prepared to accept a "solution‘" far from where the problem exists. > . 5 Group therapy > 6 Te l mker i SV i _ e sine address correspondence to Waterioo office: 45 Erb SL. E., Waterioo, Ont. NZJ 11.7, telepitone 806â€"2830 :wmumunm&wzm .o..u-n.y‘bmmm“ witywiicciniudatocsininctes in Badisirdnainiati e vernizatl, Riiinadstrs t 225 Fairway Rd. S., Kitchener, Ont. I am forever running into people who ask me ‘"‘why don‘t you write about this, or write about that‘" in my column. Simple. I‘m either not smart enough to, or too smart to, or too confused to. Or not interested. Yes, for each person who mentions how amazed they are (in a constructively critical sense, I am assuming), there is another constantly suggestâ€" ing/hinting/demanding I write about specific other subjects. My reasons for not writing about them are many, and I shall spend the next few moments illustrating that point. BR If you hadn‘t noticed, I have made no comment on the Syd Brown affair in this space during the sevenâ€"andâ€"aâ€"half years his dealings with the Waterloo Regional Police Commission were beâ€" fore the courts. For the first half of that time, I was sports editor and couldn‘t find an angle, and for the last half, I‘ve viewed the case as an mot!oml.lntemeconflictbetveenanindivldm his employer. With neither side much willing to shed light on the situation while it was before the court, and court, and court, I felt it best to not intrude, for fear of ending up the one with the black eye and scratch marks. _ In contrast, that is not why I have refrained from writing a column on my newâ€"found love for Jello Pudding Pops. I just get nervous thinking of how I would ever carry that story for 21 column local MP Walter McLean Monday? Why 1 because I know this must be a low time for over extra billing. Bet your sweet stethescope I haven‘t. This is a case where neither side is totally right or totally wrong, and while deep down I side with the doctors in their fight to maintain personal freedoms, isn‘t the simple solution to give them those freedoms outside the OHIP structure, where they could free enterprise themselves at will, but without access to the benefits they now receive under the provincial system? I am not happy with mmamntté;munc" ue t:e with m public support, not happy the bleeding heart tales the media feels obligated to churn out, and not happy that the two sides can‘t find some common ground on which to hammer out a solution to this deplorable situation. Worse® yet, the media in covering this squabble, finds itself in a noâ€"win situation, not only with the government and doctors, but with the public. Not Dairy Queen Buster Ban,xhlch threatens my intention to devour at least 48 hot fudge sundaes this summer. 1 just get nervous thinking of how I would ever carry that story for 21 column inches. Then ye of yellow streak, you bark, why don‘t you write a column on the ouster from Cabinet of Ah ha, you say, haven‘t written a line about the doctor‘s struggle with the Ontario government In contrast, that is not why 1 have refrained from writing a column on my newâ€"found love for e 4 CS CA WHILE ABUT / * ). â€" ; . immpaimp]) C x I‘m steering clear Declined â€" I don‘t is Rick Campbell Chronicle Editor just get nervous, of how 1 would ever camhtmh?l:lk’;umnhchu.m. given this effort, best I give it a try, don‘t you proceeding to jump over the Canon sign on the sideline, if guys who consider kicking the ball around in their own end after scoring two goals an offensive shootâ€"out, if guys who fall wailing to the ground at the least contact, only to rise quickly wbentheretvlflnledeckotyellowandficm pretends not to notice, if these guys are â€" ing to the most popular sport in the world, they don‘t need me to further their standing. With the help of some soccerâ€"loving friends, I do now know that a pass 30 feet ahead of a teammate is considered a good pass. I also know that to hold such an event in povertyâ€"ravaged Mexico is an outright sin. Sorry Argentina, but that‘s all folks. In contrast, that is not why 1 have refrained from writing a column on my newâ€"found love for and while at times I have had a hard time understanding some of the things he has done while in Cabinet, I respect him greatly as a politician and a person and have no urge to analyse the motives of a government I feel from day . _ in power has mangled almost every issue that 1. .s come its way. Perhaps Walter‘s strength can come from a position in the back benches, where a cutthroat mentality does not have to be standard equipment, and where much good work can be done by good people, like Walter McLean. In contrast, that is not why I have refrained from writing a column on my newâ€"found love for the television show Night Court and its cast of zany characters. I just get nervous thinking of how I would ever carry that story for 21 column inches. It goes without saying then, you have noticed I have not written anything about city officials taking in a Blue Jay game a while back at taxpayers‘ expense, in lousy seats, no less. Reason is, I feel it was one of the classic "nonâ€"stories‘" of our time, and besides, little treats go a long way in helping boost morale. For all of us, reporters, editors, aldermen, city officials, factory workers, you name it. It doesn‘t take much thinking to realize this one doesn‘t fall under graft and corruption. Next time, get yourselves better And not a sausage, you how!, so far about the World Cup of soccer, the showcase of the world‘s most popular sport. Right. If guys who score goals from writing a column on my newâ€"found love for crazyâ€"colored Hawaiianâ€"styled shorts. I just get nervous, especially with my ugly legs, thinking of how I would ever carry that story for 21 column In contrast, that is not why I have refrained .."fij *