EXPERT WEIGHS IN
I read the story "Weight extremes breed infertility" in the National Review of Medicine (Vol 3, No 18, p 5) and wanted to congratulate you on a well-written piece. We can hope that practitioners will become more attuned to the issue of obesity and fertility as a result.

Dean Van Vugt, Kingston, ON

GOT IT COVERED
I enjoyed reading the Q&A with Dr Jacques Chaoulli on the cover of NRM (Dr Jacques Chaoulli stands defiant, Vol 3, No 18). Also, the front page of the newspaper looks better.

Dr Prafull Ghatage, Calgary, AB

Another great issue. I like the new look of the front page. Very clean and striking, interesting articles as always. Keep up the great work!

Dr Ben Barankin, Toronto, ON

Quebec COMRADE SOLIDARITY
Here's what some of your colleagues had to say about our November poll question, "Do you think that Quebec's specialists are right to refuse to perform unpaid duties like teaching while they're in a pay dispute with the government?" (click here for full poll results and this issue's question):

At some point, doctors must show they're serious about their demands and if that includes not participating in non-lifesaving activities, then so be it!

It's called "work to rule" and our comrades all over the earth use that tactic. Your next question should be: why don't they get paid to do such an important job as educating the next generation of MDs?

• Teachers do it. Why not docs?
• I wish GPs would do the same
• They owe it to continue to teach. Their argument is not with their students and patients.
• Enough is enough!
• The new law is dictatorial
• They should be paid for teaching. I'm sure the administrators of the hospital get paid!