(Re Police officer urges bylaw change, Esquimalt News, April 12, 2006.)

Const. Brad Fraser and his colleagues are to be commended for their efforts in ridding this community of grow-ops, meth labs, and other undesirable elements.

However, Fraser's proposal to download cleanup costs on landlords is another wave in a "blame the victim" trend prevalent among police services and politicians. In the past, we've heard repeated calls to fine businessmen and private property owners for failing to dedicate precious time and resources toward cleaning up after graffiti criminals.

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