That's what Earl labelled Steve Murphy and myself in an e-mail to Rick today!! I have something in common with Murph - this is so exciting!! Seriously though, I get Earl's point entirely. He says saying "young offenders" walking around with metal table legs is the same thing as "children" walking around with table legs. This is the curse of being a Libra - I see both sides constantly and I waffle all the time hearing excellent arguments on the Hotline!
Today's first hour was a nice break from the doom and gloom crime issues we've been talking about lately. Mooseheads owner Bobby Smith was in and hopefully the Mooseheads will have a great year. He's great guy and clearly passionate about his job and his team. Moosehead Mike called to say with this interview Rick has eclipsed Yvonne as #1 Hotline host in his eyes. Yvonne was number one because she scored the interview with Ducks star Joe Di Penta. I understand how Mike feels about hockey, because it's how I feel about tennis - completely obsessed!! The fact that the U.S. Open is on right now is pure bliss. Go Rafa, go!
This provincial alcohol strategy is the biggest joke! Don't even waste the money! Nothing makes me angrier than seeing anti-smoking ads, anti-gambling ads and anti-booze ads. If the government is profiting off these enterprises, don't even insult us by telling us to be "responsible" about it, especially when there are these stories about techniques in the liquor store to make us buy more alcohol! It' s such an insult to our intelligence; let's not buy into this smoke and mirror strategy to make the government appear like they care. I like Barry Barnet, but this is not a strategy - it's P.R.
Hey, it's fun stat time on Amber's blog! Guess how many robberies and/or assaults have been committed by 3 or more suspects in the month of August alone?
(insert Jeopardy theme here)
18.
Thoughts?
As one of my friends pointed out, yes, changes do need to be made to the Youth Criminal Justice Act. But the federal act covers every city in Canada - it doesn't exactly explain why Halifax is having all these problems. I have friends in a lot of different cities in Canada and I'm not hearing these similar complaints about violent crime. Just saying!
The fog is starting to break...so enjoy the sunshine because it's going to POUR tomorrow.
Cheers,
Amber
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Amber.
Good Evening.
In regards to the current and on going topic of Crime and the Young offenders. It maybe time we starting looking at the Police for Neglect of duty?
I would be interested in what if any the Media could play in helping to correct what seems to be a losing battle? I would be interested in both your and Rick's point of view?
That said it is truly unfortunate that this issue has become so Chronic in and around the HRM area.
Cheers.
Tim
UFCW Canada
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