"A Cry For Justice and Safety"'

To the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada:
To the Right Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario:
To the Right Honourable David Miller, Mayor of Toronto: 

We, the Resource to Empower Societal Safety in Canada Uniting Everyone (RESSCUE) - representing the South Asian Malayalee Community of the Greater Toronto Area, in support of all the 'concerned citizens' of Canada,  respectfully submit this petition to the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, to the Right Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, and  to the Right Honourable David Miller, Mayor of Toronto demanding an  immediate action to protect Canadian citizens from known, violent sex offenders who are being released into the community without appropriate supervision or any warning to the communities in which such criminals are being released:

Two  Canadian Citizens of the South Asian community, Mrs. Saramma Varghese and Ms. Susan John, former residents of 81 Rotary Drive, were brutally killed on October 13, 2008. Ms. Sarah John, a third victim, survived the suspect's attacks, although the horrendous murder of her grand-mother and mother will haunt her for the rest of her life.

            While we regret the fact that the government did not even send a representative to offer words of condolence at either the Wake or Funeral Services of the deceased, we write to express our grave concern about the Law and Order Situation. The Law and Order situation has not only created an environment which fosters criminals and deviants to perpetuate crimes of violence without fear of recourse but also has systematically failed innocent bystanders thereby transforming these good neighbours into victims and orphans.

            To this end, as members of the great social fabric called Canada, we DEMAND  the following:

1. A thorough review of why the suspect, who was charged in connection with heinous sexual crimes and other forms of violence was released on bail without proper monitoring and surveillance.
   
2. Furthermore, we demand to know why he was to allowed to live in a community in which there were other potential victims. While we believe in justice and the rights of those who are accused, this must be mitigated by the nature of the accusations and charges that have been brought about through judicial due process and the investigative efforts of our Police Department.
   
   
3. An inquiry as to the circumstances and conditions of the suspect's bail.
   
   
4. With reference to the aforementioned, we would like to know the record of the "bail granting" judicial mechanism and the rationale behind granting bail to people accused of deviant crimes.

            As a collective group consisting of "faith and community based" organizations, we understand and believe in the power of redemption, intervention, and assistance. We recognize the need for psychological and psychiatric treatment for criminals who necessitate these tools. However, we also believe that it is the function of the government to protect the innocent. The question is whether or not the government has lived up to this most basic of responsibilities.

            We look forward to the creation of a public inquiry in this matter and we offer our support in enabling the work of justice in our society.

For Action Council (RESSCUE: Resource to Empower Societal Safety in Canada Uniting Everyone)

Fr. Prince Mookkanottil (President): Ph: 647-296-7989
Rev.Manoj M Zachariah (Convener): Ph: 845-423-2031
Santhosh Zac Koshi (Convener):Ph: 416-901-2300

Visit our web: RESSCUE  http://www.cryforsafety.webs.com/