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   From: ConsRCons@govt.cda   
      
   This is what happens when a federal government spends more of our tax   
   dollars on incarcerating those who smoke marijuana than those who are a   
   real danger to society.   
   There is a major, major need for mental institutions across this   
   country.  When governments decided to close many of them 'to save a   
   buck', they effectively committed us to a less safe environment and even   
   MORE taxdollars for what these types of people are costing us.   
      
   We need a federal government that sees the need for major mental health   
   facilities - and a place, off our streets, for treating those who are   
   mentally ill criminals.   
   Here's one that not only is back on our streets, she has hired a lawyer   
   to give her back her animal-owning and killing privileges.   
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   CBC News -  Sep 11, 2013   
      
   Animal killer Kayla Bourque appeals pet ban   
      
   Bourque was released in January and banned from owning any animals for life   
      
      
     Animal killer Kayla Bourque released to live in Vancouver   
   'Sociopathic' animal killer to be released on probation   
   'Psychopathic' woman's parents fear escalating violence   
      
      
   A B.C. woman who was convicted of torturing and killing animals and who   
   admitted to wanting to kill homeless people is hoping to change her   
   release conditions barring her from owning pets.   
      
   Kayla Bourque was convicted last year of causing unnecessary pain,   
   suffering or injury to animals, wilfully and without lawful excuse   
   killing animals, and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.   
      
   She was released in January under a number of strict conditions,   
   including a ban from owning any animals for life.   
      
   On Wednesday, Bourque's lawyer was at the B.C. Court of Appeal fighting   
   to change that restriction.   
      
   "There have been cases where people have been banned from owning animals   
   for up to 25 years and I have asked the court to look at those for an   
   appropriate limitation," said Andrew Bonfield.   
      
   "We want her to be involved in mental health. We want her to be involved   
   in lots of other things so that she can hopefully not end up with any   
   problems in her future."   
      
   Bourque, a former criminology student at Simon Fraser University, has   
   admitted to taking delight in killing animals and fantasizing about   
   shooting homeless people. Several psychologists who interviewed Bourque   
   found she showed no remorse or insight into her crimes.   
      
   The Court of Appeal is not expected to rule on the restrictions until   
   October.   
      
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