tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242439673360261416.post1084438803008314318..comments2023-10-28T01:08:17.601-07:00Comments on David Talks/The Berner Monologues: Another Fine Fix, Ollie!David Bernerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05707698404226464547noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242439673360261416.post-27538899769732042242008-09-30T17:34:00.000-07:002008-09-30T17:34:00.000-07:00"Has anyone explained basic democratic principles ..."Has anyone explained basic democratic principles to these bumpkins?"<BR/><BR/>Those don't apply in a not a democracy like canerduh.David in North Burnaby BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660731947857473298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242439673360261416.post-85927473754184072202008-09-30T09:04:00.000-07:002008-09-30T09:04:00.000-07:00In times gone by the 'defence of the common people...In times gone by the 'defence of the common people' forces would have 'freedom of the city'. <BR/><BR/>IF that 'freedom' were to be misused or that trust betrayed that 'freedom' would be revoked and the troops denied access to the city. The gates would be closed to them.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps it is time to revive this tradition?<BR/><BR/>While we cannot build a wall around the city and physically 'close' the city to these gangsters-in-uniform, there is another way...<BR/><BR/>Close the public purse to them.<BR/><BR/>SHUT OFF THE MONEY.<BR/><BR/>Pink slip them all...<BR/><BR/>If that is part of the planning then this recruiting program would be the 'stop-gap' preparation in lead of the 'mass pink slips'.<BR/><BR/>The problem with the Victoria force, the way I see it, is that they are always seeking 'experienced' officers. Often they are drawing from RCMP with their own set of baggage and 'special relationships'.<BR/><BR/>To do a wholesale changeover a temporary force needs to be put in place...something like hiring (for a short term) the 'excess' officers from other Canadian city forces until the new structure can establish itself. A time-frame of 6-8 months, at least, would be needed.<BR/><BR/>All of this is, of course, pie in the sky dreams.<BR/><BR/>The likely course will be more of the same...expect more charges and 'concerns' about the leadership of Victoria's 'finest' for some time to come.MurdocKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693711825249632305noreply@blogger.com