Guest Bill Mason - The first news of the theft was on the 15th and 16th and did not mention anything about a video. It wasn't until the 17th that it was reported that there was a video turned over to the RCMP. I didn't hear any news that day because I was involved in a community planning process. I can hardly be blamed for missing the part about the video. I am an active citizen, not a media watchdog.

After being personally attacked by you, I decided to do a little investigation of my own. It seems as guest, Bill Mason, you have only posted four times, all to this thread. I can only conclude that you are not a true guest but one of Martin's many pseudonyms or perhaps a gay basher; trolling mudcat.

Regardless of the recent theft, Svend's dedication to environmental issues (Queen Charlotte Islands and Claquot Sound) have helped save many sensitive areas of BC. For this, I will always be grateful.

I suspect, however, that what upsets you the most is the fact that he has championed the gay rights movement in the Vancouver area.