Calgary Sun Letters, Feb. 20: ‘Royal family’s dynasty in jeopardy’

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No Kings

In 1948, Egypt’s King Farouk, observing the brushfires of political tumult springing up in the aftermath of World War II, concluded the existing global order was slated to be overthrown: ‘The whole world is in revolt. Soon, there will be only five Kings left — the King of England, the King of Spades, the King of Clubs, the King of Hearts, and the King of Diamonds.’ With the startling news of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother to our King Charles, I dare say chances the House of Windsor dynasty continues to occupy the throne suddenly don’t look so good. However, I remain confident those other kings will go on ruling wherever there are casinos.

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OREST SLEPOKURA

(A shocking development)

Floor-crossing fury

Crossing the floor should trigger an immediate byelection to ensure the people’s views are respected. Further, I would love to see an immediate financial investigation to ensure no money changed hands. This will never happen under a Liberal government who are buying a majority.
And to those floor-crossers — go pound sand.

RAY STEVENSON

(Folks seem to be united on the byelection rule)

Cowardly lyin’

Enough is enough. No more lying MPs who say they want to spend more time with their families, then jump ship to join the little twerp and his Liberal minions. There must be a law enacted that if you want to change parties, you must first resign your seat, then a byelection must be called. This type of cowardly reaction just because you don’t like your leader has to be stopped now! Poilievre received 87% acceptance at the Conservative convention. (Jeneroux), you are a traitor to Canada.

BRUCE HAYNES

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(No-one comes out looking good here)

Olympic heroes

Canadians should be proud of our Canadian athletes who are competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Our vast nation with only 41 million people has athletes who have already earned 14 medals and possibly more to come. They face gruelling years of training before qualifying for the Olympics and are not getting the financial support and rewards on winning like in other nations. I can only say to them, ‘thank you!’ during these trying times for giving Canadians that wonderful feeling of national pride.

PETER J. MIDDLEMORE SR.

(Olympic glory lives on long after the games are over)

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