In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1986. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: This one seems pretty self explanatory, so we think we’ll leave it there.
Question: If the world could make a New Year’s resolution, what might it be?
Sylvia Pokar – Reservation Agent – Adventures West
To put a halt to the nuclear arms race and to concentrate on world peace. To help people in other countries by recognizing their human rights and creating more jobs in those countries to alleviate their unemployment problems. And to work to prevent famine in certain countries.
Leo Cooper – Freelance Writer – Vancouver
I think the world should go on a heavy vegetarian diet and cut down on the plutonium and lead. And laugh a lot more.
Dave MacKinnon – Articling Law Student – Vancouver
Here’s a practical one. I don’t think peace in the world is ready for this year, at least the odds aren’t that big for the next six weeks. How about free transportation for everybody, everywhere, or at least the same as a 60-cent metro ticket no matter where you’re going or how you’re getting there. Just keep everybody moving, it’s good for them.