Tuition protesters threaten Grand Prix as talks resume with Quebec government

CDNBear

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He was the catalyst for the events that followed.
The preceding events were the catylist for his abhorrent legislation.

And to put things into perspective, the protests were mostly peaceful.
LOL.

Those who are unlawful are taken care of accordingly. They get their own punishment for their actions.
That was impeded by many of the other protesters that felt the need to hinder the authorities attempts to do so.

As wrong as Charet's legislation is, and to be honest, I feel wrong in trying to justify it, the protesters that aid and abetted the criminal element, are culpable.

Hence my position, that there is no clear innocent party in this.

Now, how about you answer this.. How do you determine which rights are more important?
 

mentalfloss

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But you know when the lose that revenue who will be coming to Ottawa caps in hand for handouts of your and my tax dollars.

And mine.

That's why Charest should have looked at all avenues to negotiate this. The government didn't even once think to ask the state of Quebec whether or not they would support lower tuition fees.

It is a perfectly viable option and it would have kept the situation under control and inside Quebec.
 

CDNBear

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And mine.
Ya, but you're ok with throwing money away on wasteful ventures..

That's why Charest should have looked at all avenues to negotiate this.
It's been a long standing code, not to negotiate with those that would use violence as a negotiation tool.

Now, how about you answer this. It's your question after all, so it should be easy for you to answer. How do you determine which rights are more important?
 

mentalfloss

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It's been a long standing code, not to negotiate with those that would use violence as a negotiation tool.

Now, how about you answer this. It's your question after all, so it should be easy for you to answer. How do you determine which rights are more important?

No one actually thought that a few hooligans would give the protestors any bargaining power. But that said, you can always negotiate something fair despite the crazies in the crowd.

As for which rights are more important, I have no idea. I would start with the ones that would cause the most harm if they were sacrificed and we could take it from there.
 

CDNBear

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No one actually thought that a few hooligans would give the protestors any bargaining power. But that said, you can always negotiate something fair despite the crazies in the crowd.
Not when the crowd acts contrary to the law, and actively obstructs justice.

As for which rights are more important, I have no idea. I would start with the ones that would cause the most harm if they were sacrificed and we could take it from there.
How about the innocent people in Quebec, who have had property destroyed, face a potential loss in income. Where do they stand in your view?
 

CDNBear

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They can sue the tortfeasor.
LOL, so you don't believe in protecting them, you think they should simply recoup loss after the fact. At a further cost to themselves.

Well that clearly answer your question. You put the rights of the protesters over all others.

I don't even have to attack your character there, you did that for me, lol.