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Letter: Crime pays in the 'Richmond universe'

Dear Editor, Re: “City staff urge legalizing illegal hotels,” News, Jan. 3. So, in response to the problem of operating illegal Airbnbs, Richmond City Council is considering making Airbnbs legal. I am scratching my head.
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Dear Editor,

Re: “City staff urge legalizing illegal hotels,” News, Jan. 3. 

So, in response to the problem of operating illegal Airbnbs, Richmond City Council is considering making Airbnbs legal. 

I am scratching my head. 

If I commit fraud or cheat on my taxes, might government officials change the law to allow me to evade accountability?

I always thought that if people break the law, they would be held accountable. Am I living in an alternative universe?

Brian Howe

Richmond