Keith,
I understand what you are saying. But, I think we can agree that our perceptions are formed by the things we are exposed to. Back in the 50's when I was a young man my recollections of police actions was quite a bit different than what I came to see as I got older and met and dealt with more police. I still know and consider friends a number of existing and former police officers. Even a few of them (primarily those who are retired and feel free to speak without repercussions)quite agree with my assessment of how their place in society has changed over the years.
In my opinion (and I only speak for myself) the mounties did themselves irreparable harm through their actions in High River. As a former police officer I can understand why you tend to have more faith in their actions than I do.
I guess it is just a case of our personal world experiences having led us to different conclusions.
All the best, Jim
