Editor:
As the sobering events in Japan unfold, I am wondering what lessons Canada could learn.
The same attitudes of man defying nature, carelessness and greed continue to be the driving forces of projects like the Northern Gateway pipeline by Enbridge.
No need to emphasize the lack of foresight of those who built nuclear reactors in an earthquake prone country.
The lesson here is not to think that new technology will prevent this disaster.
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