PARENTS SHOULD BE ARRESTED

How would the kids feel if the dog had chewed the police officer in
front of them, instead?

Cathy McDowell, Chilliwack

I can't believe the audacity of these parents, threatening to sue the
police when they're the ones who chose to bring their kids to a house
where they knew there were drugs and weapons.

Angela Bernard, Abbotsford

It's too bad there were kids there, but I guess every drug dealer in
the country will be throwing parties for kids just so they won't get
busted.

Jason Schuss, Langley

I really think the parents of the children attending that birthday
party need to be evaluated by social services. The fact the children
knew drugs were being sold and why the police were there -- their
parenting abilities need to be evaluated.

Sharon Morris, Richmond

I'm sick and tired of the slant that suggests the criminals are being
picked on. They know what they're doing. And if they don't like it,
don't sell drugs then. A drug dealer with a pit bull -- what do you
expect the police to do? It's easy to stand back and criticize. But,
dammit, if they don't start doing something about this, we'll all be
victims of these drug dealers.

Wayne Attridge, Richmond

Those who broke the law should have to pay the penalty. Children
should not have had to witness a police raid but they shouldn't have
had to grow up in a home where heroin and weapons were present, either.

If we send the message that crime does not pay, perhaps children
growing up in these situations will realize that this is not a
lifestyle they want as adults.

The message they're getting now: It's OK to break the law and if
police goof in their investigation, not only will you succeed in crime
but you can sue the police department as well.

What a bonus.

Karen Bergen, Abbotsford

I think the police have every right to investigate a house that is
known for trafficking. Why are those people having a party in such an
environment for the kids? What are they teaching them?

Vivian Wilson, Surrey

If these people were so concerned about their children being around
people who could get busted, maybe they shouldn't be around people who
have pot, magic mushrooms, heroin and firearms in their house.

Shelley Arnott, White Rock

I find it quite hilarious that what we have is police being blamed for
something that is happening in a home that is totally illegal.

This is the parents' mistake, not the police's.

Fred Baker, Langley

It's a joke that they're considering suing the police. Anyone who puts
their kids in danger or near any kind of harm is asking for it.

Reed Flemens, Vancouver

Police made one mistake -- they should have shot the drug dealer and
not the dog.

Ron Kirkham, Vancouver