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London Police Association response in London Free Press (with errors, without name):
Ribbons on police cars not political statement
In his letter, Ribbons on police cars send a poor message ( May 8 ), [deleted] complains that London police have lost their impartiality by placing yellow magnetic ribbons on police cruisers in support of Canadian soldiers fighting terrorism, extremism and dictatorship overseas.
This act of support towards brave, heroic Canadians who are fighting and sacrificing their lives is something that I would argue all Canadians should do. We should support fellow Canadians who are half a world away, willing to leave loved ones to take on this responsibility, willing to sacrifice their lives for something their country has asked them to do.
These yellow ribbons are not a political statement. They are simply a symbol that indicates we proudly support the work thousands of Canadian men and women are doing abroad and hope they are all able to come home safely to their families. This act is for the soldiers and their families.
What is sad in [deleted]'s letter is that he is trying to turn a positive action by London police into a political statement of his own and discredit the police service and Canadian soldiers. Hopefully [deleted]'s letter simply encourages all your readers to go and purchase these ribbons and display them proudly.
Dan Axford
Administrator, London Police Association