Letters to the Editor, July 7, 2025

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JUSTICE UNSERVED

I have all the respect for those who serve. But lately, I find myself wondering: How must our law enforcement officers feel when their efforts to uphold justice are constantly undermined? Imagine arresting a suspect after a long, risky investigation only to watch that individual released on bail within days, sometimes hours. This “catch and release” approach doesn’t just frustrate police, it fractures public confidence and endangers communities. Officers put their lives on the line only to see their work unravel in courtrooms dominated by procedural loopholes and misplaced leniency. Of course, human rights are sacred and must remain foundational in any civilized society. But rights must be balanced. What about the rights of victims? When did we stop defending their right to feel safe? I know it’s controversial, but I believe it’s time we confront the uncomfortable questions we’ve danced around for too long. Patterns matter. Data matters. If repeat offenders share certain circumstances, whether related to criminal background, immigration history or other contextual factors, shouldn’t that inform policy and prevention? No, this isn’t about blame. It’s about accountability and clarity. Sweeping problems under the rug in the name of political correctness isn’t compassion, it’s negligence. We need leadership unafraid to stare down this crisis and ask who is truly benefiting from a system where victims suffer twice — first during the crime and again when justice fails. Is anyone in power brave enough to tackle this?

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Anas A. Khan

Edmonton

(To say Canada’s justice system needs an overhaul would be an understatement.)

GET SERIOUS, GRITS

Ugh … as Charlie Brown misses the football again. That’s how I feel when a Liberal in the last decade is asked a serious question that I want answered. Something that directly affects every middle-class working Canadian never gets a straight answer. Mr. (Steven) Guilbeault wants to scale the CN Tower every time he gets a serious question, being an old-school Justin Trudeau disciple but still a minister. The waffling of Mark Carney about questions concerning Israel leaves me wanting a definite answer as to what our government feels about the strikes. Lucy pulled the football back every time on Charlie Brown. Our government pulls the rug over our eyes and says ,”trust me.” Same cartoon.

Daryl Sheppard

Mt. Salem, Ont.

(And the joke is on us.)