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"The injunction was filed by the city of Windsor and the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, which argued that they were losing as much as $50m ($39m;

"The injunction was filed by the city of Windsor and the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, which argued that they were losing as much as $50m ($39m; £29m) per day because of the convoy" Really? A protest deemed illegal because some company is loosing money? That's one of the points of peaceful protest, making non violent pressure where possible. If there was no more food and they were blocking it I could understand, but this is just keeps getting more ridiculous. Please call in the emergency act used only 3 times in the past, 2 of them world wars BLM protests caused billions in damages, fire, looting, vandalism... And Trudeau supported it And peaceful protesters were harassed by police in other locations

arcticbull 5y ago
You asked, and I answered. It was deemed an illegal protest by a court of law. Canada is a rule of law country. If you don't like the ruling you can appeal. You are also free to disagree. It's not that they were protesting, it's how. > BLM protests caused billions in damages, fire, looting, vandalism... And Trudeau supported it This feels a lot like whataboutism. I didn't vote for Trudeau last election and I do not plan to vote for Trudeau this election. That doesn't change my opinion of the lawfulness or correctness of the actions taken here. Only 1/3 of Canadians voted for Trudeau last election but 2/3 of Canadians support this decision. So clearly it can't just be LPC voters or "Trudeauphiles." I don't think I can get 2/3 of my coworkers to agree on a dinner spot for an offset. It's only slightly less than the percentage of dentists who think Oral B makes your teeth fall out. Politically speaking that's a heck of a support base. > And peaceful protesters were harassed by police in other locations Obviously I do not support this behavior. I believe in broad-based police and prison reform. I don't wish any harm on the protestors. I think they're misguided, but I do believe they want for what they think is best. I do however wish them a speedy GTFO the capital and border crossings. I hope that once things are cleared out and order is restored that they return to parliament, without trucks - but instead, with their signs. They deserve to be heard.

arcticbull 5y ago

You asked, and I answered. It was deemed an illegal protest by a court of law. Canada is a rule of law country. If you don't like the ruling you can appeal. You are also free to disagree. It's not that they were protesting, it's how. > BLM protests caused billions in damages, fire, looting, vandalism... And Trudeau supported it This feels a lot like whataboutism. I didn't vote for Trudeau last election and I do not plan to vote for Trudeau this election. That doesn't change my opinion of the lawfulness or correctness of the actions taken here. Only 1/3 of Canadians voted for Trudeau last election but 2/3 of Canadians support this decision. So clearly it can't just be LPC voters or "Trudeauphiles." I don't think I can get 2/3 of my coworkers to agree on a dinner spot for an offset. It's only slightly less than the percentage of dentists who think Oral B makes your teeth fall out. Politically speaking that's a heck of a support base. > And peaceful protesters were harassed by police in other locations Obviously I do not support this behavior. I believe in broad-based police and prison reform. I don't wish any harm on the protestors. I think they're misguided, but I do believe they want for what they think is best. I do however wish them a speedy GTFO the capital and border crossings. I hope that once things are cleared out and order is restored that they return to parliament, without trucks - but instead, with their signs. They deserve to be heard.