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But the province's decision only intensified the deep-rooted frustration felt by non-native residents, who say they have been abandoned by the police and politicians.
"It doesn't show any consideration for the safety of the townsfolk," said Mike Moser, 34, upon learning the
The judge had sought to restore the "rule of law" by demanding his earlier removal orders against the protesters are enforced.
"It's far from over and it's getting worse. Somebody's going to get hurt out here and it's really frustrating that the federal government won't intervene," Moser said.
On that point, he and members of the Six Nations agreed.
The province is "shouldering the bulk of the responsibility which is not theirs," native spokesman Clyde Powless said of the negotiations to settle the dispute over the Douglas Creek Estates.
Protesters occupied the land in February, claiming it belongs to them. The province bought out the land from a developer for $12.3 million.
"It's time the federal government lightened their load," added Powless.
He praised
'WANT A WAR'
"What they're talking about is a war," he said when asked about the often-repeated refrain by locals that authorities won't resolve the dispute until someone is hurt or killed.
"They want to see a war ---- possibly a civil war. And we say we want a peaceful negotiation," Powless said.
Rick, 22, who didn't want his last name used, said the decision at Queen's Park fails the residents of
"Get them (Natives) off and then talk business," said Rick, who helped build the partially constructed subdivision.
"They say they're willing to die for their land. Well guess what? Someone's going to get killed if this keeps going."
Hazel Hill, another spokesman for the protesters, said residents should be venting their frustration at their government and not the people of the Six Nations.
Last night, dozens of OPP officers were posted in and around the occupied land with many more stationed just outside of town.