The other day I wrote about the case of Sammy Sobieh, the Edmonton business owner who was [allegedly] the subject of police brutality at the hands of the Edmonton Police Service. In the video released to the public of that event, it is clear that Sammy Sobieh is both unarmed and compliant with police demands. Yes, even though there is no audio and despite the protests of … [Read more...]
Boys will be Boys, and sometimes that gets them in big trouble
As the old saying goes, "Boys will be Boys", and often that's what we say when some kids make stupid but non-fatal mistakes. Sometimes though, boys get themselves into hot water because they just don't think things through. That's exactly the case in Campbell River, where three boys, ages 13, 15 and 16 were carrying their pellet guns down the road. That in and of itself … [Read more...]