Dear editor:

With regards to Samuel Young's hypothesis of a secret society preparing to take over town council by some nefarious political activity (letter, “Underground group aims to unseat town council,” June 10),  please sign me up as a member.

I cannot remember the last time a candidate came to my door, received a political brochure from a candidate for any office, whether municipal, provincial or federal – this is shameful on the part of candidates.

It would appear that candidates rely solely on “interest” pieces in our local newspapers during the election, which is the only information received by constituents.

The fact that Mr. Young naively contests the involvement of local associations to inform their members and at times support candidates is concerning.

After all, do you think the incumbent members of council did not have support of one group or another to support them during the last election?

Mr. Young shouldn't concern himself with the political activities of new residents from Toronto, as history shows, they won't know who to support or what candidates stand for, unless they read it in the newspaper. 

Derek Insley
NOTL