More than a century ago, Joyce Kilmer wrote his famous poem, Trees.

“I think that I shall never see,” Kilmer began, “a poem lovely as a tree.” Kilmer’s poem reflects on the beauty and majesty of trees and even ascribes human-like characteristics to them.

For example, a tree “looks at God all day,” and “lifts her leafy arms to pray.” Anyone who reads this poem will quickly see that Kilmer was greatly impressed by the beauty and majesty of trees.

And yet, I suspect that even Kilmer would be flabbergasted at a resolution passed by a small town west of Montreal. Earlier this year, Terrasse-Vaudreuil town council voted unanimously to officially recognize trees as living beings with rights of their own.

Re: As I See It by James Loewen, Trump’s cheating personality at golf reveals his true personality, and Viewpoint by Mary Lou Driedger, Ambassador and Gordie Howe bridges, Aug. 13, The Carillon.

I read the recent columns by James Loewen and Mary Lou Driedger with considerable disappointment. Both are entitled to their opinions, but surely we can debate political issues without vicious name-calling or questioning the patriotism of Canadians who disagree.

Mr. Loewen describes President Donald Trump as “evil, ignorant, incurious, corrupt,” a “malignant narcissist,” “cruel” and a “bully.” What purpose does this serve? If he disagrees with Trump’s policies, criticize them. But this kind of personal attack contributes nothing to intelligent political discussion.

Donald Trump seems to live rent-free in Mr. Loewen’s head. Why can he never find something positive to write about in our country rather than continually obsessing over the American president?