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Originally Posted by Azure
I also include any funding for environmental groups that oppose pipeline development or supports blockades against anything we consider to be critical infrastructure.
The government better be using their powers to shut that all down, tomorrow. Freeze assets, and levy $100k fines to anyone involved.
I'll be waiting.
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But it's reasonable (even if barely) for environmentalists to oppose any development in O&G and it's more practical for an environmentalist in BC or Alberta to fata with O&G development in our own country than to try to make somewhere like Saudi Arabia more environmentally friendly.
Like, I wouldn't want to stop environmentalists from advancing their agenda because, ultimately, it's to all of our benefit to work toward cleaner energy and a cleaner environment. They have done a lot to push our industry into being better and better for the environment. That's good.
If/when they start behaving illegally, then yes, any reasonable person should want them stopped by law enforcement. If/when there are foreign-funded groups directing money into the sponsorship of illegal activities by environmental groups, we need to stop them and prosecute to the extent possible.
You're going to have a tough time getting us on a 'gotcha' here. We're consistent. I think maybe you're projecting what
you would do - that is, not want laws enforced when it's to the benefit of your ideology, but want them enforced when something runs counter to your ideology.
Speaking for myself, I want consistency in how we treat protesters that go too far by breaking the law. It's so basic and the best part is it doesn't require any mental gymnastics.