Unfortunately, by the time the hens were prodigiously proving themselves, the price of eggs had tumbled, so he sold a 13-egg dozen for 20 cents. Following a few more setbacks, he gradually went out of the chicken business. In an ideal world there would be none of it but, of course, we don t live in an ideal world. The next best thing is to be in a situation of declining crime. The latest crime stats do show this decline for which we should all be grateful.
Crime makes up a fair amount of our news diet in the Chronicle and other media.
It has the possibility of creating an impression of greater danger than really exists. The latest numbers from the RCMP should be a reassurance to all of us. Things are not perfect, but they do appear to be getting better. The RCMP can take some of the credit, as can the community itself. The best policing comes in a community where everyone takes some responsibility for the safety and security of their neighbourhood.