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Re: Tamil Protest / Riot in Toronto
Originally Posted by windward
(Post 7589008)
More protests, more roads blocked, more inflammatory banners:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009...ildcat-strikes "Today, Humberside police said that about 800 protesters were blocking roads near the refinery at South Killingholme and advised motorists to avoid the area. Police said officers were speaking to the demonstrators but were asking drivers to take alternative routes." How dare they! |
Re: Tamil Protest / Riot in Toronto
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 7589053)
Now I see no brown faces, no children, no women. Therefore these protesters deserve our sympathy, I suggest we all send them a donation forthwith. :p
I'm not saying peaceful protesters should be treated any differently no matter what the colour of skin or nationality though. The public perception, however, will be vastly different. |
Re: Tamil Protest / Riot in Toronto
Originally Posted by el_richo
(Post 7589079)
They were protesting to benefit the community and retain work for citizens, in a way. Not for support of a terrorist group.
I'm not saying peaceful protesters should be treated any differently no matter what the colour of skin or nationality though. The public perception, however, will be vastly different. Otherwise I think you missed my irony and dripping sarcasm. |
Re: Tamil Protest / Riot in Toronto
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 7589119)
Otherwise I think you missed my irony and dripping sarcasm. Not often i miss a good bit of sarcasm :blink: |
Re: Tamil Protest / Riot in Toronto
Originally Posted by el_richo
(Post 7589194)
Ooops, i did :o
Not often i miss a good bit of sarcasm :blink: I can't think of any other poster this applies to. |
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