Going for Coffee Is Now a Crime in Ottawa; Police May Attack and Threaten You – Opinion

One of the things that has been ironic about the police action against the Freedom Convoy in the city of Ottawa has been that the government’s complaint that people were blocked from going about their daily business in the city. Some areas took longer and there was honking but no one was stopped from getting anywhere.

This is what it was, up to now. In an attempt to stop people peacefully protesting, the city set up checkpoints and fences. They also shut down what had been the “hottest club” in the city — the protester dance party area right in front of Parliament. CTV Media was also disappointed.

The dream has ended, and the fence is down. Ottawa’s Hottest Club, Wellington St, is officially closed. #cdnpoli #ottnews pic.twitter.com/tVpWcbXeJR

— Mackenzie Gray (@Gray_Mackenzie) February 19, 2022

Now, you can have police all over.

The police move now down Wellington Street. The entire area has been fenced in or checked by police officers. pic.twitter.com/AHzOj7YoKa

— Ellen Mauro (@EMauroCBC) February 20, 2022

Also, it is illegal and a crime to drink coffee. It’s crazy. They wouldn’t let this woman go for coffee because she says she’s from Alberta.

Uh…wow. pic.twitter.com/qaXbGwnyDL

— Yeah, I Said It (@corrcomm) February 20, 2022

They don’t know who she is. She isn’t doing anything illegal. Yet, they hit her camera so she doesn’t film them and threaten her. Last I checked, going for coffee is not illegal, or at least it isn’t except in Canada. Because the government has declared the area a “red zone,” that seems to mean you have no civil rights and they can act like thugs. She records them, as well she should, given the behaviors we’ve seen — and they hit her camera and threaten her because she dares to do so. In Ottawa, filming is also illegal.

It is becoming a complete mess. This is a matter of grave concern. These are not acceptable ways to treat others. It’s become a full-on police state now.

If you would like to come to Parliament Hill today to protest the Government’s unjustified use of the Emergencies Act. You cannot. It will result in your arrest. #cdnpoli https://t.co/K7vhSXn0lj

— Melissa Lantsman (@MelissaLantsman) February 20, 2022

In downtown, there are more fences being built #OttawaFollowing the demonstration last night. The majority of streets have been closed and barred. You can find the following: @OttawaPoliceYou have the power to control a boundary that spans many blocks around Parliament. pic.twitter.com/uqRzmlcmOH

— Jon Michael Raasch (@JMRaasch) February 20, 2022

Justin Trudeau, congratulations! What do you think the businesses of Canada will feel about losing customers because of your actions. That, and the deprivation of civil liberties should go over well, and I’m sure the residents are all going to love this.

It is important to note that protesters still assembled in the city, so it was possible they wouldn’t get right up front of Parliament. But you can’t kill an idea or people with the strong will for freedom.