Editor:
Re: Robinson looking out for kids by leaving scene, letter to the editor, Aug. 8
Arthur David Serry's letter is a well meaning but, unfortunately, misguided attempt to show mercy to criminal Monty Robinson.
Certainly some of the fundamentals of Christianity are to forgive sins and to not be judgmental. One can only assume these principles form the tone and intent of Serry's points. He is attempting to take the high road and for that he should be commended.
The reality of the situation is, however, that Robinson was not looking out for his kids, he was looking out for himself.
Serry states that his (Robinson's) first thought would have been to protect his children from further trauma. As a veteran police officer with training in CPR and first aid, his first thought should have been to assist the victim.
Another first thought he could have had was not to drive his kids home after drinking.
Serry goes on to claim that Robinson's training would have led him not to drink vodka after the accident because he was in shock. Shouldn't his first aid/life saving training have compelled him to do all he could for the young motorcyclist?
Next, Serry plays the race card. He queries, "Is Robinson being railed upon because he is of native heritage?' Is there an element of racism?" I'm sure most of the public had no idea Robinson was of First Nations ancestry until well after the fact and besides, what does that have to do with a gutless, conniving criminal act?
Only God can forgive an act such as this. Don't expect the victim's family, friends and community to do the same.
Ray Higgs
