iN DISCUSSION: Proposed law for spouse killers would be ‘revolutionary’
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— Robert Bishop, via iNFOnews.ca
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Hi Marshall,
I totally agree and this should have been made a bill many years ago.
A woman can get all the protection/restraining orders in the world and she’s still not safe! Partner may get picked up for breach of the order and let go time and time again. Generally they get off with a warning. (I know this as I was told 25 years ago it wasn’t worth the time to get one.)
In the most recent case, her ex-husband went there armed to do her serious harm as we know feet and fists can do serious harm, he went armed and was only charged with second degree murder! How can that even happen is beyond me!
He was enraged from being in court that morning and he went there to make her pay, no doubt in my mind. Unfortunately she did with her life.
Now 2 young girls have to go through the rest of their lives without a mother or a parent and unless they are receiving counseling now they will most likely grow up with issues.
I actually would like to see the death penalty for those that murder. Our society is far too lenient with all criminals.
— Tracy Higgins, via email
I’d go further – make life, life.
Even though, in most cases, it will cost the system a lot to extend beyond the 25 year “parole” provision, If the term life in prison means just that, hopefully there’d be many would-be wife killers, not proceeding with what they would otherwise do.
And, of course, the convicted killer might just get himself killed by another prisoner!
— Bob Mason, Summerland, via email
Absolutely agree with him. Women are murdered by their intimate partners every day in Canada (and really, everywhere!) getting his into law could be revolutionary.
— Marlene Wildeman, via email
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JONESIE: Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas just can’t help himself
Well presented writing on local politics. It’s needed in a free country.
— Robert Bishop, via iNFOnews.ca
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iN NUMBERS: You can’t win if you don’t play the lottery in B.C.
The province is unethical to promote gambling and lottery while suppressing the wages and income of employed staff, welfare recipients etc.
— Patrick Longworth, Penticton, via iNFOnews.ca
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Party leader Rustad apologizes after ‘repeating rumour’ about B.C. Conservative woman
This party is as appealing as bathing in week old hot dog water.
— Amy Giddens, Kamloops, via iNFOnews.ca
How is Mr. Rustad’s foot doing?
— Robert Bishop, via iNFOnews.ca
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CFIA says B.C. ostrich farmers must leave by Tuesday or face arrest
“due to gaps in the available science…” well isn’t this the perfect opportunity to fill in those gaps? Keep the birds alive and study them!
— Sandra Ramunno
U.S. outdoor group in rough water as B.C. camping application upsets First Nations
As long as the old guy in their White House is threatening to annex Canada we should not be playing nice with any US companies. It just encourages them.
— Robert Bishop, via iNFOnews.ca
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