Re: 'Land claims put on hold; No talks until protesters gone' (Aug. 9)
Bravo, Justice David Marshall. Here is someone with a grasp on reality. It's about time the Six Nations obey the law.
Premier Dalton McGuinty was surprised by the ruling. Provincial negotiator David Peterson doesn't think the ruling will hold up. These are typical political reactions -- if you don't get an easy answer, just stall and ignore.
McGuinty said the people of Caledonia and the natives have existed peacefully for the past 100 years. Well those days are now over. McGuinty must stop the "mulling." As the leader of this province, he should do something now. This is his problem -- deal with it. Give the Ontario Provincial Police the authority to do its job and carry out its vision: "Safe Communities ... A Secure Ontario."
Caledonia is not a safe place to live.
Native protesters are threatening to put up more barricades, they threatened to close down the St. Lawrence Seaway, they dug up roads with backhoes, they cut off hydro to towns, they wear fatigues and cover their faces with bandanas. They attacked people in parking lots as several OPP officers did nothing to stop them. McGuinty needs to take a drive to Caledonia and spend a few days in the town. He should see first-hand how the community is functioning, perhaps then he will do something.
Stop the mulling. Restore peace in the community.
The laws in this country apply to everyone. McGuinty has the authority to enforce the law. He should take a lesson from Marshall.