Valérie Plante explains why the Victoria Square encampment was taken down

[@JoaoSoares-rs6ec]

That wasn't a demonstration, that was an occupation, that was a criminal act.

[@W1thcdoctor1987]

Occupy the Mayor’s residence. Then see her response to the same questions.

[@deathmauler181]

Breaking and entering lol,on private property vs public property

[@klarissaclairiton9010]

No fines for damaging public property.

[@watching-the-watchers55]

❤ FREE FREE CANADA! FREE FREE CANADA! FREE FREE CANADA! ❤ I thought this was Canada and not Palestine, Gaza, Hamas or whatever they call it

[@JoaoSoares-rs6ec]

Frankly i find ridiculous, they needed to find a peaceful solution, they were illegally occupying the campus, there is no peaceful solution, by occupying they are committing violence, you deal with that with force.

[@rosariadigiovanni1578]

Every damage vandalism 1000 fine

[@martinelizabethwilson3700]

No explanation necessary, they shouldn't have been there in the first place, want to help gaza ? Go there and help !!

[@emartinezr]

Good job. Finally. They made their point and I think the public listened, which is all they have a right to. The public doesnt have to agree or supoort their cause. They don't own that right. This is not Palestine, this is not Israel; as much as you can feel empathy and a need to intervene/participate. The Palestine and Israel situation is THEIR problem to sort out.

[@JayTse-x7l]

McGill is weak.

[@watching-the-watchers55]

Trudeau allowed these green, white and red flag people in. Trudeau is weak.

[@googlesucks662]

So are you ya whiny Nazi dog.

[@RobertStiles]

Who determines when the right to protest ends?

[@emartinezr]

In this case, i guess the city and the courts did. Likely supported by law; and if they think laws were broken, they can sue. Because their rights to protest ends when it encroaches in other people's rights. For example, the right for students to have a place to study without it being a volatile protest zone. The right of people to circulate and use a public space without it being occupied by hundreds who are not just temporarily there. They are occupying that public space 24/7. The right to protest means a right to speak their mind and to be heard. Not to be catered to. They don't have the right to force what others think or what others do about the issue they are protesting for.

[@Dovelly2024-yq4yy]

Damaging monuments and statues are a criminal act and crossed boundaries

[@alexstrasser1]

Your question reflects a HUGE IGNORANCE. It's so hilarious that you can't even notice it.

[@alexstrasser1]

Your question reflects a HUGE IGNORANCE. It's so hilarious that you can't even notice it. OBVIOUSLY, EACH AND EVERY OF YOUR RIGHTS END WHERE SOMEBODY ELSE'S RIGHTS BEGIN. YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST DOESN'T MEAN THAT YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU WANT. GROW UP, STOP BEHAVING LIKE A TODDLER HAVING A TANTRUM.

[@googlesucks662]

The powerful.

[@Brad-lh9cw]

Who the hell is paying for all this cleanup and all this vandalism see that’s the problem with these youth zero consequences for any of their actions

[@dinosaursr]

The silent majority has finally spoken.

[@angus7278]

Surveys show support for the apa.rtheid gen.ocidal regime is a minority viewpoint and dropping, especially among the youth. Your type is increasingly on its own.

[@surpotel8016]

No more dancing in Gaza

[@christinarosed.p.1967]

What a shame anyone needs to explain why this mess needs to be cleaned up?

[@googlesucks662]

Explain why you ❤ and support genocide and fascism.

[@deathmauler181]

​@@googlesucks662its not fascism or genocide. Citizens rights being impeded by these encampments is wrong.

[@deathmauler181]

​@@googlesucks662lol also people who hold your belief are regularly fascist, authoritarian, monsters. So maybe don't throw rocks while in a glass house

[@googlesucks662]

@@deathmauler181 What is taking place in Gaza is genocide, shutting down protest camps against this crime against humanity is fascism.

[@GGRother]

Finally

[@V-gw8jt]

Weak mayor it took this long

[@watching-the-watchers55]

Weak mayors make weak people.

[@googlesucks662]

Weak mayor bowing to pressure from the MIC and genocide supporters like u.

[@alexstrasser1]

OBVIOUSLY, EACH AND EVERY OF YOUR RIGHTS END WHERE SOMEBODY ELSE'S RIGHTS BEGIN. YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST DOESN'T MEAN THAT YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU WANT. GROW UP, STOP BEHAVING LIKE TODDLERS HAVING A TANTRUM.

[@angus7278]

Imagine having a “tantrum” over 10’s of thousands of innocent children being murdered with the help of the Trudeau government. Obviously their right to live ends when snowflakes get offended by a protest. Is that your point? Do you need a safe space now?