Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of October 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. 

Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjones@infonews.ca.

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'Senseless' BC killing earns no jail time and a conditional release to Kamloops

He should be locked away for 10 years. Canada's justice system sucks. — Raymond Odland, via iNFOnews.ca

It’s nice to hear this person is turning things around, but where is the punishment for taking another persons life? There is no justice for victims in this country anymore. — Dianne Jackson, via iNFOnews.ca

I have to admit that I'm also quite disgusted with our legal system.

I absolutely refuse to call it a justice system anymore, because there just doesn't seem to be any justice anymore. Why not let all the people out who are locked up for minor drug charges and put murderers away? Just because a person tells a sad enough sob story about their lives, doesn't mean they should get away with murder. Where's the justice for the poor old murdered man? Where's the justice for his family? And where's the justice for the murderer?

Our stupid system is literally telling us we can murder people with impunity if we just tell a sad story and cry that we're so sorry. What a sad, pathetic excuse for a legal system.

Shame on the horrible judge who refused to do his job properly. Shame on our system that lets this type of injustice occur. And shame on our pathetic, useless government that lets this disgusting system keep doing this and not taking a stand against the crime of not enforcing the laws that are supposed to keep the average citizens safe.

Speaking of which, why are all these criminals repeatedly and consistently let go, just to reoffend again? How many times do we read that 'this person, who is well known to the police' has committed another crime?

It's no wonder why the police get violent sometimes with criminals. They keep doing their job, catching these jerks, just to have the lawyers and courts set them free again. How frustrating for the poor police officers.

When will this lunacy end? When will the average, law abiding citizens finally be kept safe? When will murderers stop being let go simply because they can tell a good sob story?

Disgusted and disillusioned in Penticton.
Cheryl Aiken, via email 

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A South Korean adoptee needed answers about the past. She got them - just not the ones she wanted

Thank you iNFOnews.ca for including this touching article. — Robert Bishop, via iNFOnews.ca

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Vernon poet John Lent immortalized in poetry collection 'Molecular Cathedral'

Wow, well done. — Bonnie Derry, via iNFOnews.ca

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Mayor Hamer-Jackson leaked documents in April; investigation ruled it unlawful

Great reporting. Hope it reaches many people in Kamloops. — Robert Bishop, via iNFOnews.ca

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What sobering centres are and why Kamloops is fighting for one

Personally I’m 1000% against this, it will see minimal use as it’s for those that want the help, not need it. Huge waste of money for a select few that use it.— James Penner-power, via iNFOnews.ca

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Strange looking insect with stranger behaviour spotted in Kamloops

Great article Shannon. I found one on our property a few years ago. One of the coolest insects out there. — Simone Runyan, via iNFOnews.ca

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iN RESPONSE to newsletter editorial Monday, Oct. 21.

Your phrase of it being 'a fun' election was dead on. Like you, I like the fact that the Greens hold the balance of power and why would they want to work with either party? During the campaign, the two parties did nothing but try to insult their  opponents. In the televised debate, I think the Greens came out on top. It is too bad that she lost her seat and that is the one mistake she made - switching ridings. Thanks for all your wonderful posts, I just love them. — Nel Sarrasin, via email 

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Hello Marshall,

It saddens me that the sole objective of BC Conservative leader John Rustad, if he does not win, is to do everything in his power to bring down the government and have another election. But then, I suppose if the tables were turned the BC NDP would do the same. That seems to be where the world is at now. People cannot seem to be able to work together. If you don’t agree with me, you are against me.

Ian Otterbein, via email

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