There are those in Six Nations who believe they get no respect. A review of events may provide an explanation.
In Caledonia natives terrorized women, children and seniors, including an elderly war veteran, none of whom had any role in the dispute.
They also damaged private property, infrastructure, bridges, dug up and blocked roads and reduced the ability of the municipality to provide for its residents or attract business or industry.
The emotional damage inflicted on the people of Caledonia has destroyed a decades-old friendly relationship which may never be repaired.
In Brantford natives have blocked legal development, assaulted peace officers and defied injunctions.
From Day 1, interviews with the media have all included a variety of ominous threats to people, business and industry and include making Brantford, Caledonia Part 2. Local activities also include what most
consider various forms of blackmail, coercion, intimidation and attempts to join with others to extract money from local taxpayers while uttering statements about wanting to be good neighbours.
No Canadian government at any level whether municipal, provincial or federal can submit to tactics such as these and until current native leadership accepts this reality, no progress at the negotiating table or the courts should be expected anytime soon.
If, as it would appear, the present Six Nations leaders approve of the use of these tactics and cannot find a way to respect and comply with Canadian law, then they may wish to consider if they have the credibility or have earned the respect necessary to continue representing their people at the negotiating table.