December 13, 2001

Dear Sir,

I was tempted to reply to D. Mark Selley with the somewhat predictable "sticks and stones may break my bones but...yada, yada, yada," but I have decided to take another course.

You see, after thinking about it, his letter was actually proof positive that my critique of Dr. Grant Gibbons was highly effective, and to that I thank him.

As to the "glass house" comment, I can only reply by saying that the only glass house I see is the one that lies partially shattered around Mr. Selley's feet.

From where I sit the view is just fine!

ROLFE PATTON COMMISSIONG

City of Hamilton

P.s. I am still waiting for his defence of the Premier to appear in print, after all my treatment of her leadership which appeared in this paper about a month ago was just as uncompromising in its approach, but I guess he just has a very short memory.