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Originally Posted by rubecube
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The passage you have quoted has an entirely different meaning than what you are suggesting. I can guarantee you that the chiefs of Ontario would not subscribe to treating the mounties like an invading police force for attempting to enforce an injunction. Typically, bands will be participants in the legal process, and challenge decisions they disagree with by filing an appeal. They will attempt to influence such decisions either by directly participating in the hearing or obtaining intervenor status. I am aware of no first nations leader of any repute who would sanction the kinds of tactics (setting fire to police cars, brandishing guns, building pipe bombs, etc.) we see here.
Either way though you'd be right if you were to accuse me of operating under a world view based on the premise that Canadian First Nations are part of Canada and subject to Canadian law. If your perspective differs I don't see how we can have a meaningful discussion because I disagree with the foundation of your philosophy. Conversely, because of the foundation of mine, there is simply no basis upon which these actions are defensible.