BRODBECK RIGHT ON

Re: Bail decision shocking, July 10.

In response to Justice Karen Simonsen granting bail to Daniell
Anderson, who is charged with attempting to murder several police
officers, columnist Tom Brodbeck opined that, because of the very
serious charges against him, Anderson is "a substantial risk to re-offend."

Indeed. Mr. Anderson claims he was trying to drive away home invaders
when he blindly fired a shotgun in their general direction through a
closed bathroom door, only to learn the invaders were police officers
conducting a drug raid when they returned fire, hitting him twice.

After an adrenalin rush like that, street-level drug dealing must
seem dull. I would wager Anderson is hiding in his parent's bathroom
right now, just waiting for more cops to come into range.

Matthew M. Elrod

Victoria, B.C.

(Hopefully, one day we'll know the whole story.)