It’s revolting to think politicians would see 22 corpses as an advertising opportunity for incoherent gun\u002Dcontrol legislation
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“I was very frustrated, very disappointed,” she added. “I have apologized to the minister. I’m waiting for the prime minister to call me so I can apologize.”Inquiry releases recordings of RCMP meeting at centre of interference allegations This uncommon glimpse into the greasy nexus between politics and policing comes at a time when two Canadian cities have marked unfortunate milestones: Ottawa’s and Vancouver’s police associations inserted themselves directly into their city’s politics.
Timing aside, however, the undesirability of this ought to be obvious. Your MP or MLA should take your call and help you out no matter who you voted for. But it’s absolutely essential that police do, and that people believe they will. We are already a long way from that reality, especially in certain communities. This can only take us further.