26 Jan 18
07:00 hrs
Good Morning Dear Readers.
Yesterday my Junior Couch Monkey was supposed to have his Grade 12 Provincial exam. He has studied hard for this but he was unable to take the test due to the fact that not just his but all three of the Valley high schools were closed. It would appear that some mal-adjusted kids thought it would be funny to post a photo or two on social media of them holding a hand gun and using threatening words. Funny right?
Their actions resulted in over three thousand kids not attending school. Their actions disrupted the exam schedule in the district and has placed additional unwanted pressure on their fellow students. Their actions resulted in hundreds of staff being locked out of work. Their actions launched a thorough search of three campuses by the RCMP emergency response team including several canine units. Their actions also extended a state of emergency to the dozen or so elementary schools placing them under a Secure and Hold status.
When yours truly first learned of this I stated that, if found, these Two Youtes should be escorted by The Big Swede, Jake Youngblood and myself to the headwaters of Harrison lake and dropped off. If they survived and returned to civilization they would face no jail time. An ex-Ranger friend of mine and went one further and said they should be dumped in the high Arctic in the summer and let them deal with the swarming mosquitoes.
Both of these are Olde School reactionary thoughts from individuals who pay their taxes and believe in the rule of law with a touch of justice. But, their not realistic. But fear not! The little bastards have been found. Actually, it's a Bonnie and Clyde team and they have been charged with "Uttering Threats". Doesn't sound like much but if convicted they could be facing some serious time behind bars.
Under the Criminal Code of Canada - S.264.1 (1) Uttering Threats - Every one commits an offence who, in any manner knowingly utters, conveys or causes
(a) to cause death or bodily harm to any person
264.2 Punishment - Every one who commits an offence under paragraph (1a)
(a) an indictable offence and liable to in prison mentor a term not exceeding five years or,
(b) an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding eighteen months.
Recent reports in the media would suggest that Restorative Justice is being sought. If that's they case they will not go through the Court system but will be made to admit their wrongs, they will have to apologize to those who they wronged and make reparations. If they fail to do so they will have to go through the Courts for their crime. It is the RCMP or local police who put forth the suggestion to go this route as they are the ones who get to see the demeanor of the individuals when apprehended. If the little snot has a rap sheet as long as my arm and has an eat shit attitude Restorative Justice is not even looked at. This program is geared for first time offenders and it works pretty well. In Calgary, Restorative Justice is available after the conviction and before sentencing. It is a means to see if the convicted person has enough decency to show remorse and have empathy for his victim. This may or may not reduce a sentence.
There are two sides of the coin and they both have their place. But for some criminals one of the Sages had suggested many years ago to build a maximum prison high in the Arctic where if they wanted to survive they would have to work together. The only problem with that, other than the supply logistics, is they would form a society of hardened criminals.
27 Jan 18
07:30 hrs
There is now six inches of heavy white crap all across the Valley. I'm really hoping that the Jr. Loin Fruit's karate is cancelled as well as his driving lessons. It's a day to stay inside, make Bertinelli canoli and watch Netflix with a little World of Tanks thrown in. I have a funeral to attend at 14:00 hrs and I am sure the Ram can make it through.
Speaking of Netflix, look for the movie Seven Pounds starring Wil Smith. It will bring a tear to your eye.
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