GROW-OP SENTENCES OBSCENE

I read with great interest your story regarding "Third guilty in grow
op homes mortgage fraud," Dec. 27.

It is interesting to note that according to your story only one person
was sentenced to 12 months of jail time (of which he will serve
one-third). I find this contemptible and obscene. Meanwhile, these
fraudsters are allowed to amass millions of dollars. These sentences
do not fit the crimes!

These individuals should have to forfeit their ill-gotten gains as
well - the homes should be confiscated and sold, plus a stiffer jail
sentence for all involved.

I also note that these criminals all have (I think) Vietnamese names
which means that they could be deported as they have proven they
cannot obey the laws of their new country which they have chosen to
pull their scams in.

Set an example to others who wish to come here and commit
crimes.

Also make sure that anyone applying to become a Canadian citizen knows
the consequences should they commit crimes during (at the very least)
their first 10 years of residency in Canada, they will be deported.

Dalton E. Fisher

North Delta