Letters from the Front Lines: Vancouver Riot

Thank you police officers

I agree with the police officer who submitted the blog, that actions speak louder than words. These people, many young, need to come forward and do many, many, hours of community service to pay for what they have done. Whining about how sorry they are does not pay for the damages to peoples’ cars and property or help them after they were traumatized. The police and emergency personnel did not know these people yet risked their lives helping them. I hope most are identified and step up to do community service and yes, get convicted  of their crimes. Drunk or not, there is no excuse for their behaviour. Blaming it all on alcohol is just an excuse.

— a proud Vancouverite