I only actually met Mary Campbell once, and even then briefly, but common political objectives and several articles I submitted to the Spectator prompted a number of interesting discussions and debates on socio-economic issues and politics within CB and NS. Her opinions often prompted further research, which was one of the things she strived for, that her readers and all citizens be better informed. She was a thorn in the side of every disingenuous, affected, obfuscating politican who came under her scutiny, and i believe that she would be pleased with that comment. We need more journalists like her.