To the Editor,
Re: Army reservist made up story about slashing, March 15.
It is ridiculous that this person was not charged.
If there is nothing to charge him with, how about sending him a bill for the RCMP officers’ time.
I’ll bet there were numerous officers out in response to his call, and probably an ambulance as well.
Perhaps there was no criminal intent, but thoughtless actions like this could take emergency personnel away from real needs in our community.
In addition to that, I think he is unwittingly adding to the overall level of fear and mistrust that is becoming more common in Nanaimo.
I hear of people not feeling safe walking at night. It is reports such as these that help to perpetuate these fears.
F. Forester
Nanaimo