Saturday, June 26, 2010

G8, G20 - 26JUN10

This is not my typical blog but I had to put something in writing. Living in Toronto we are keenly aware of all the security that has been put in place for the G20 & G8. I approve as we have seen what protestors have done in other countries that held these events.

What I do not approve of is the vandalism being created by the black masked group. I saw someone carrying a hammer and looking to use it. Why? How in God's name does destroying private property and beating up security guards at banks move your cause forward. It only makes you look like barbarians in my eyes and the eyes of everyone watching around the world. I completely agree is peacefull protest as we are a democratic society and we are able to voice our opinions. Creating kaos and trying to "out smart" (and I use the word smart loosely)the police is absolutely disgusting.

Get your word out but do not destroy property that does not belong to you. Currently there are 2 poloice cars that have been torched by this same group. My cousin Paul is a policeman and I worry about him when he is surrounded by rabble rousers who have no regard and seem to show up to provoke hate peaceful demonstrations. Who raised these people....certainly not anyone with common sense it would appear.

I will resume my blog this week but I truely felt the need to put this in writing. I would welcome any and all comments.

Barbra