Why the government wants you to be scared, and how it works It is the traditional duty of the steely Conservative to position him or herself (mostly himself, however, as a simple function of participation numbers) against all things criminal. Criminality is everywhere. First, it must be feared. Then, laws must be passed and police forces further empowered. Finally, prisons must be built. Perhaps in some glorious future those prisons will be private. In the interim, that billions are spent on them will have to suffice. [continues 780 words]
LANTZ: The Halifax Regional Police officer charged with extortion Dec. 12 is to stay away from two convicted drug dealers, one of which resides in Lantz. Const. Jeffrey Buchanan can't come into direct or indirect contact or communication with Lantz resident Shawn Kenneth Banfield, 25, or Donya Rhandelle Kristen Delaney, 23, of Halifax. The 29-year-old Buchanan has also been ordered to remain living at his home in Dartmouth and prohibited from going within 150 metres of Banfield's address in Lantz or Delaney's Halifax home. [continues 241 words]
