14 — Wednesday, April 28, 1999 — North Shore News Accountability a key in fight against violence From pageT a knife or a gun in response. In Victoria, the trial of the killers of Reena Virk is horrifying watchers with details of unrepentant vio- lence and racism. The same mindsct that caused those social misfits to crush cigarette butts out in her face and kick her unmercifully before throw- ing her tortured, half-naked body into the murky water under the Craigflower bridge, is as explosive and dangerous as anything demonstrated by “the Trench Coat Mafia.” “To do otherwise will virtually guarantee a repeat of the Littleton horrors. Likely in a neighbourhood near you.” Kids today are inundated with messages of violence and hatred in their music, electronic games and movies. Far too often they are left to their own devices to deal with the troubles they incur. But, unfortunately, soci- ety gives them the message they are not responsible for their actions, It is only when they do something completely outra- geous does society take notice of their extreme anti- _ social behaviour. The social workers tell us thar kids as young as 14 should be allowed to make their own “lifestyle choices.” Then they ensure appropri- ate legislation exists to guar- antee kids rights over parental authority. In the sarne week as the Colorado massacre, the B.C. Supreme Court took a small, first step in reversing the dangerous trend, by awarding civil damages of $63,000 to Paul Glover, 2 victim of a senseless, brural attack by two teens in 1993. The criminal courts did nothing to those thugs, so for the first time, civil redress was sought and won. Kids mus: he made responsible vr.” #r actions. Parents mus: +‘. quately interact with their children’s lives to ensure the appropri- ate life lessons are learned. And government should give parents the authority to do their job. To do otherwise will vir- tually guarantee a repeat of the Littleton horrors. Likely in a neighbourhood near you. Ooo Clarification: In my March 17 column, “Bet on casino truth surfac- ing,” I mentioned a success- ful casino licence bid was made by Dimitrios Pilarinos, carpenter, and Steve Ng, pub owner. Later in the column | mentioned that Tony Ricci was Mr. Ng’s business part- ner. Mr. Ricci advises that he is not a partner with Mr. Ng in the pub but, rather, Mr. Ricci manages the Marble Arch, a pub owned by Mr. Ng. They have been associated in other business ventures, Their dealings do not amount to a formal partner- ship. [ regret any embarrass- ment or inconvenience that may have arisen from my description of them as part- ners. — lknight@direct.ca ‘feat 2000 Ready! TOSHIBA 4010CDS SATELLITE NOTEBOOK Our Price a $1874 £50 U.S. Mail-in oor U.S. Mail-in Price pees ger Rebalee Rebate 45780/44761/43017 *Bosed on 50% exchange rate STYLUS G COLOUR 900 PRINTER *Epson’s fastest inkjet printer- Bee to 12 ppm black, eBreathtoking Photo Quality colour output and laser-sharp a aera text, Mado» 720 dpi t eFu optional cards cvcilable 46553 Unique design 4 OAC-36-month form taxes extra HEWLETT PACKARD DESKJET 697C i Bet a nique desig CS JAYLORMOTIVE PERZO : aEC. arene Bons unit fo si grata BCAA, ABA, CBC. Approved 96] HH ah! th : , a} | *Specially sized fo “ 45926 SPRING * x Aeeit i rcenguly yeep | 62 Luss, On. & Faren aay “3g Check battery, test antifreeze, check tires & brakes, visual inspection . Y 60S SHREDDER ®Shreds up to 5 sheets SUPER LUBE 595 § SHREDDER All above with written BCAA. inspection aaa 3 reds 35 sheets, including staples 5 sat a to ng | induding a ’ | a eta y 7 ° : : oor eae Hes, op a i a ed Ulcers ROD | Be] Abele pom fe . avs Wastebaskets ee in. (sold separately) 22 . Ww With scope check by one of B.C’s top Air Care ~- & 41974 WASTEBASKET,...13085 technidans, road test & report any findings me & GEST. 25x SHREDDER *Cross-cuts y wed P Gur Price on | 890s DELUXE SHREDDER Gv Coouna pred ._ Our Price 149.99 : ont Rebate -50.0% Prassure test TuneUp system, check belts, ~: i 7 : hoses, visual leaks, check an rad condition, “ everse 9 tighten clamps, drain and fill antifreeze incl 4 ree: f. £2, Ain-Gonb. cuzcx & azpont Ww Diagnose A/C operation. Tast temp. parfor- mance, check refrigerant level, check com- °° pressor belts, hoses, etc. NORTH VANCOUVER 1999 MARINE DRIVE FREE Next-Day Delivery”