LETTERS
From Issue #13
Editor's
Letter
I remember getting my first new car not that long ago. It was
red, sporty and all mine. I took care of her and she took care
of me. Life was good. Then, within a few months her engine blew.
I was traumatized. It happened on a highway and I still remember
thanking God that I was still alive.
Within three years she had been through six,
yes, six new engines! So, unfortunately, our relationship had
to end. I was too afraid to drive her. I wrote a very nice letter
to the company, stated my case and asked for an equivalent replacement—same
make, model and mileage: I thought I was quite reasonable. They
thought not: and I had to sue. I knew I had a case, since the
car was obviously defective but the dealership wanted to fight
(standard procedure, I think). I started the legal process and
within a year was told the case would cost me at least $25,000
to pursue. I didn’t have that kind of money so dropped
it.
Part of me regrets that decision but another
part is very proud that at least I tried my best to stand up
and fight. What I learned from that ordeal has stayed with me
ever since: win or lose, you have to fight the fight. Even though
I lost that battle, I felt stronger, wiser and better prepared
for what lay ahead.
Today,
there is no shortage of battles to be fought: human rights,
animal rights, AIDS, cancer, starvation, the list goes on. Fortunately,
there are people out there willing to pick one and have a go
at it [see Bif, Giving Back]. Be one of those people.
If you’re not happy with what’s happening in your
neighbourhood, school [see Whaddya Think], or even
country, do something about it. You have a voice. Use it for
something other than complaining about the things you’d
like to see changed.
Good
reading!
LORRAINE
editor@fazeteen.com
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