I don't trust the police.

[Renauda]

@George-K

You’re right, I don’t care……in either or any cases brought forward on Twitter or social media in general.

[Doctor Phibes]

@Horace said in I don't trust the police.:

I think George was unaware it was a 'red zone' which makes this a simple mistake rather than an ideological inconsistency.

I actually wasn't digging at George. For one thing, he isn't typically one of the people that says 'if only these people did what they were told...'. I was pointing out that a large number of people do say that, and they share a large cross-section with the ones who are now shouting 'Fascist!' at the Canadian police.

All I did was point out the double standard.

[George K]

My thoughts, distilled:

1. Do the truckers (or any group) have an absolute right to protest?
   Yes.

2. Do the truckers (or any group) have a right to interfere with the movement (blocking of streets) and peaceful lives of citizens (honk)?
   No.

3. Do the police have the authority to remove those who interfere with #2?
   Yes.

4. Do the police have there authority to use physical violence in trying to enact #3?
   Only when violence is exacted upon them.

5. What is "violence" in #4?
   Touching, pushing, hitting. Not words. Actual physical contact. The response of the police should be proportionate to the actions of the person upon which said response is enacted. Kicking a downed protestor, hitting one with the butt of their rifle, and striking an offender who did nothing more than enter a so-called "prohibited area" and question the police is not proportionate.

[LuFins Dad]

In all fairness @George-K , in about 2-3 days a group inspired by this group will be shutting down my work. They will impact my ability to provide for my family. While I generally support their cause, if it goes on for as long as the Ottawa protest goes on, I will be fully supportive of the police stomping their asses to get the roads moving again…

I support their rights to protest up and until it affects my right to take care of my family.

[George K]

@LuFins-Dad said in I don't trust the police.:

in about 2-3 days a group inspired by this group will be shutting down my work. They will impact my ability to provide for my family.

See #2 & #3 above.

I said it about ANTIFA in Portland, and I stand by my stance.

(can I say that?)