Vancouver Downtown Eastside Business and Resident Concerns
An open letter and responses from policy makers, government officials and law enforcement.
This is our city. We hire these people at the voting booth and we have the power to fire them if they fail to do their jobs or lie to us.
I will not comment on the responses on line although I may or may not comment to the individuals themselves. This is not about my opinion. It is about the responses provided by those who have the power, authority and political clout to instill change in policy. I feel if comments are posted they may be used as "ammunition" in future political promises. In other words we will be assisting those seeking re-election or reinstatement by providing them with the words and solutions that we want to hear.
If however enough of you feel that it is important to include a comment box, I will consider and respect your wishes.
This petition is signed by EVERY business owner on both sides of the 200 block with the exception of a few isolated locations whom we know are actively involved in some aspect of trafficking.
The business owners have ask me to not divulge their names publicly. Do you understand that politicians!
Hard working, tax paying Canadian business owners who are AFRAID to divulge their names for fear of repercussions from criminals and addicts. This is 2010 in Vancouver BC. Does this seem right to you?
Written in chalk on the sidewalk in front of my store so that addicts know which dealer is selling heroin or crack without alerting the police.
Responses
Please consider these carefully and remember them the next time you vote. ONLY you, the voter (en mass) can create and sustain change. If you are sick and tired of the same empty promises and political rhetoric or just believe (as I do ) that some of these "leaders" are inept and should be fired ... then fire them!
The letter was delivered at the end of June
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