This Happened Across the Street from Us

[Invigor]

I'm at a loss for words. I don't know what to do to the man...cut his arms off? I certainly don't want my taxes going towards keeping creeps like him alive..even in prison.

[Matt]

Pretty spooky. My daughter goes to that school. I hope he is apprehended soon -- I suspect we'll find it's someone who isn't completely balanced. There seems to be some backlash at the school, though, which I find distasteful. The school takes normal precautions, but you don't want to send your kids to prison. Some parents are taking the perspective that the school should (have been) a fortress. I hope that this practically unprecedented incident doesn't put everyone into a fear-based bunker mentality. That would be a real shame.

Matt

[doublette]

Originally Posted by Matt

The school takes normal precautions, but you don't want to send your kids to prison. Some parents are taking the perspective that the school should (have been) a fortress. I hope that this practically unprecedented incident doesn't put everyone into a fear-based bunker mentality. That would be a real shame.

Matt

I agree with you 100%.
Debbie

[neptune9824]

The thing I hate most about these situations is that once the person is caught there never seems to be anything done. Look at the man who only got three years for producing numerous amounts of photographs of him assaulting kids. They had evidence on him committing the crimes however he still only gets three years. This man also assaulted numerous amounts of people in the past.

It is these types of situations that make me really think about having children. Sure I cant prevent them from some things but not everything and crimes like this can destroy a child. It would be nice if we could even have support from the justice system.

Sorry I feel like screaming. Thanks for letting me vent.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Beverly

when the school involved, which is just across the street from us where our daughter attended Jr. High, and the EPS posted notices in our building's foyer

Is Oliver a primary to Jr. High now? I didn't think there were any schools in Edmonton that were grade 1 through 9

Steve

[Matt]

Oliver School has an elementary program, and also hosts the "Nellie McLung" Jr. High program. It is an all-girl's Jr. High.