Up to 2,000 protesters from the Tamil community have completely moved off the Gardiner Expressway more than six hours after their impromptu march onto the highway, crippling traffic in the city on a busy Mother’s day Sunday.
Organizers tell CP24 they have spoken with Liberal party leader Michael Ignatieff’s office and that he promised to bring up the issue with caucus and look at political and economic sanctions against Sri Lanka.
Michael, are we to understand that you and your Party were unaware of the plight of the Tamils prior to this illegal protest?
Michael, do you realize that by your actions you have legitimized the use of illegal activities to further a group’s political agenda?
Michael, do you think this short-sighted submission to the demands of these demonstrators will have a positive long-term effect on civil discourse in this country?
I don’t think Michael cares. I think Michael is simply catering to another Liberal voting block–gotta remember your support base! Libs have a lock on the constituency of criminals, illegals and other assorted dregs of society.