Over-sight of the RCMP : Letter to the PM

To: Right Honourable Stephen Harper
From : Status of the Status Quo
Received : 19 Jan 2010 10:16:19 AM
Subject : Over-sight of the RCMP

... it is not merely of some importance but is of fundamental importance, that justice should not only be done, but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done. Lord Hewart

Dear Sir,
I believe that crown prosecutors in BC are being lax in their duty to help protect the British Columbian public, and over- zealous in their efforts to protect the RCM Police. I perceive the prosecutors as enablers and accomplices of law-breaking police individuals. Of course the question is, how many people share my opinion? I know from reading articles, blogs and surveys that the number is significant and growing rapidly.

No one can govern or police without the consent of the people- and as more people become disenchanted, the ability to govern decreases. I think it's time for the Attorney General of BC to pull the system together by vetoing some of the decisions of prosecutors not to fully prosecute accused police renegades like the four airport RCMP thugs, and several others- at least two of whom here in BC are repeat offenders and still on the payroll. Even if prosecutions are unsuccessful, the sincere effort will serve to show the public that jurys made the decisions and the (dispicable) system didn't just make cozy little internal self- serving deals. It's the perception that matters. All governments know that. Our government just seems to have forgotten how important it is.

Finally- and this concerns your government directly- it gives me a feeling of disgust deep in the pit of my stomach that your government hasn't placed an independent person with a fixed term to over-see the RCMPolice. You know as well as the rest of us that the RCMP are proven liars in this role when they police themselves. You often say how Canada should carry out responsibilities in foreign affairs, yet right under your nose you are creating a third world style police force. Will that be your legacy?

Yours truly,

From:Office of the Prime Minister / Cabinet du Premier ministre‏
Sent: January 21, 2010 8:16:52 AM
REPLY
Dear Sir:
On behalf of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, I would like to acknowledge receipt of your recent e-mail correspondence, in which you raised an issue that falls within the portfolio of the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety.
Please be assured that your comments have been carefully reviewed. I have taken the liberty of forwarding your e-mail to the Minister.
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