Jumpin on the bandwagon...

... with the rest of the Canadian blogging world and I too mourn the loss of our four RCMP officers. However, there are several bits and pieces missing from this story that have been shown on local news here in Calgary.

The bailiff arrived to repossess a new white Chevy truck. When he arrived to repo it, he discovered all of the auto parts on the scene and then the grow op. The bailiff called for backup assistance from the RCMP. Whilst waiting for them to arrive, he saw Jimmy drive across the field in the truck he was there to repo.
Yes, he was well known for his criminal behaviour and he wasn't exactly someone you'd want to meet in a dark alley. But to state that the RCMP were ill prepared is wrong. Everyone is ill prepared to be gunned down in ambush fire.

Passing blame around isn't going to solve the issue. Acceptance and moving forward and using what has happened as learning material may help the justice system and perhaps enough time will pass & forgiveness will be granted.