Our courts are among the most judicial, kind and respectful in the world. I disagree with them here, but ultimately respect a fine institution who is erring on a side of caution that may be absolutely true, but never reciprocated by opposition forces.
Don’t draw the line in the sand too late. We’ve seen where that goes.
I disagree with them too, and I worry about the implications of this ruling with respect to justice for the people and the city of Ottawa. Looks like the convoy and the organizers get off with no legal repercussions so I’m fairly certain this will happen again, and there will be no money to pay for the damage and the disturbance.
What should have come out of this were clear limits on reasonable protest, police powers and legal expectations, and regulations on foreign funding in our politics and NGOs, including, in particular, American funding.
Our courts are among the most judicial, kind and respectful in the world. I disagree with them here, but ultimately respect a fine institution who is erring on a side of caution that may be absolutely true, but never reciprocated by opposition forces.
Don’t draw the line in the sand too late. We’ve seen where that goes.
I disagree with them too, and I worry about the implications of this ruling with respect to justice for the people and the city of Ottawa. Looks like the convoy and the organizers get off with no legal repercussions so I’m fairly certain this will happen again, and there will be no money to pay for the damage and the disturbance.
What should have come out of this were clear limits on reasonable protest, police powers and legal expectations, and regulations on foreign funding in our politics and NGOs, including, in particular, American funding.