The big story of the day is the murder in Nanaimo on Christmas day.Amongst claims that the house was a known drug spot and was on a list that is kept by local politicians so they can bill homeowners for services required.I think that means they have to cover the cost of their own busts.Every time a neighbor calls the man,the homeowner gets the bill.Police reported that they know who the shooter is and that he poses no danger to the public.That's not the way they used to handle these things and I can say that with intimate knowledge.You haven't lived until you've been labeled as armed and dangerous.It's good to see the cops are a little more discerning with that particular label.11 men were arrested in Prince George in what is being called a turf battle by coke dealers.I remember when P.G. was a liquor store and a hotel,period.A man was stabbed in Victoria.They're calling that one a targeted attack.That's copspeak for drug involvement.I know there were some local shootings but the details aren't in print and I wouldn't want to mis lead y'all.The Province op-ed writer is still confused about why we have so much crime in Vancouver.He's blaming the courts today but he fires off at every body sooner or later.I keep telling him it's this nasty drug thing but he just refuses to go there.Unless it's to call for stiffer sentences and mandatory minimums.Maybe they've given the job to Steven Harper.With all the media owned by a few individuals,it's really hard to find a level head or a differing opinion any where.
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