Everything.
There is nothing democratic about gunning down your own citizens because you don't like their voice. But, if I am forced to frame the discussion, that is exactly what conservatives will do to keep their grip on power. They've d already proved it.
Now, it's time to go visit Kevin. Stay a while.
Killed by a government sworn to protect them:
Jeffrey Miller, killed instantly.
Allison Krause, died of wounds sustained.
William Schroeder, died of wounds sustained.
Sandra Scheuer, bled to death on the ground, without competent assistance which was available 100 meters away.
None of them had reached the age of 21.
Not one of them had broken the law.
A black day for democracy indeed.
ReplyDeleteWhy do so many Canadians not see it coming, will it be too little too late?
ReplyDeleteNot just in America either just look how the Winnipeg General strike and the On To Ottawa Trek were violently put down by the government of the day.
ReplyDeleteAs we start to push back today just as Canadians have in the past so too will the powers that be strike back in violence in defense of their privileged status stolen off the backs of our labour
Thanks for the reminder, Cap'n and The Rev. . . . .
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ReplyDeleteG20 in Toronto and now the student strikes in Quebec see Canadians squaring off against armed elements of the state. The government's incestuous relationship with big oil creates more instances where armed state force meets the citizenry.
I fear two things. First, it is a matter of time before some dumb cop draws and fires on or beats a protester(s) or passerby to death out of fear and/or malice or frustration from 'non-compliance'. The next thing I fear is the support he would get from members of the public who find themselves personally alarmed by certain combinations of the right of assembly and free speech and think summary execution is the appropriate remedy.
Borris,
ReplyDeleteMy fears as well. :)
Susie Bright has an excellent account of the incident.
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