Letters to the Editor, June 9, 2026

Published Jun 09, 2026  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  1 minute read

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IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE
The real problem with traveling around Toronto is not cyclists, as you and some of your readers suggest, it’s attitudes. There are a great number of people who think they’re Rhett Butler and they simply don’t give a damn, ie. they don’t recognize that they don’t own the road and they have no consideration for other motorists, cyclists or pedestrians. The selfish attitudes of motorists behind the wheel of a 5,000-pound car travelling at speed can lead to serious motor collisions, dead cyclists and dead pedestrians. Careless cyclists, operating a 25-pound bike, on the other hand, can inflict a serious injury on a pedestrian, get themselves killed ,or cause minor damage to an automobile. I wonder if the motor vehicle tests have progressed to reflect today’s road traffic. As a motorist, cyclist and pedestrian, I doubt that is the case. It’s also interesting that while some European cities require operators of motorized two-wheel bikes (scooters) to have a permit, anything goes in good old T.O.

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Allan Leggate
Toronto

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(You’ve underscored the real issue – and that is little regard for the rules of the road by a minority who make it chaotic for everyone)

MINDING MARNER
Score ten playoff goals for your childhood team in nine years, Mitch Marner. Turncoat the city and (country), perhaps, and score ten goals (at least) in this year’s playoffs. That’s commitment, yes you can stay where you are. I’ve been loyal for 59 years, you? Not so much. But that’s your egotistical choice. Can’t wait to hear about your “dark moments.” Actually, do yourself a favour, say nothing. You’d have more respect that way, just not from me.

Roy Banman
St. Thomas, Ont.

(He’s found success playing for Vegas, yes it’s disappointing it didn’t happen in Toronto. But ask yourself why? Why do players with so much talent not succeed with the Leafs?)

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