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Originally Posted by Slava
I am actually surprised at some of the replies here in this thread. First, I should say that I'm a supporter of Nenshi and think he has handled this properly. I also think that the actions of bylaws are a different matter in the sense that they aren't in place to do the mayors bidding! Its really a separate issue to me.
All of that being said, I think its wrong that the bylaws were enforced on a guy with a truck and continually ignored regarding the other protestors. I really don't care about either protest a whole lot, but its seemingly obvious case of selective enforcement. I'm surprised that isn't more well acknowledged on this board, whether you agree with the message or not.
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I will state along the same side with the exception, that I voted for Nenshi, but I probably won't again depending on the next slate of candidates.
I would have liked to see him take a stronger stand in terms of saying, yes you have a right to free assembly, however with that protest we will ticket you for everything under the bylaws of the city, we will also bill you for the damages to the park. I was also unhappy that he didn't do anything to really support for example the Muslim Group that rented the park for one of their events.
If your going to enforce bylaws enforce all bylaws, don't pick and chose, so in that case I am onside with what Cory is attempting to do.
At the end of the day, I am interested in seeing how hardcore these people are when the weather drops.