Resist 2010 Making Fools Of Themselves?

[Spork]

The second one is definitely too far. I understand that they would still be available from newspaper boxes, but that is beside the point. The point is the restrictions of handing something out. It shouldn't even matter what it says. If somebody wants to hand me something saying that killing puppies is cool, so be it. It is their prerogative.

I wonder if this will restrict handing out religious paraphernalia.

[mr.x]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

Rights go out the window to create a seamless 2010 circus

Proposed Vancouver city bylaw takes dead aim at anyone who might express a contrary view or protest during the Winter Olympics

By Daphne Bramham, Vancouver SunJuly 21, 2009

Isn't she the loony columnist that helped fan the flames for the girl's side of the whole ski jumping lawsuit debacle?

- It would allow the right to search anyone and their bags at any of the six designated "city sites."

Those include the Vancouver Public Library's main branch, the Roundhouse Community Centre, Queen Elizabeth Theatre and David Lam Park

What's wrong with that? It's a security measure.

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- It would prohibit anyone at a city site, who would "cause any disturbance or nuisance interfering with the enjoyment of entertainment on city land by other persons."

Neither 'nuisance' nor 'disturbance' is defined and the bylaw isn't clear whether police or private security will be enforcing the rules.

About time....when protesters can barge in to an event, make loud noise to drown out the performers, and then put up a banner in front of the crowd that blocks the audience's view of the stage.

- The bylaw grants authority to install closed-circuit cameras and set up airport-type security at all city sites.

It's the Olympics, some people often underestimate the stakes here.

- To ensure that the inevitable protests will be quiet ones, megaphones, amplification devices or "anything that makes noise" that might interfere with the celebrations are banned at city sites.

About time! DUH!!! This should always be the law. Think about the countdown clock unveiling, the Olympic flag raising, the Spirit Train across the country...all ruined by protesters with megaphones. Only in Canada would this be tolerated.

- Only signs licensed by the city are allowed at city sites.

Understandable.

- City-licensed street performers won't be allowed along the designated Olympic corridors, celebration sites or near the venues. They will just have to find somewhere else in the city to entertain. Because, heaven knows, they might say or do something undesirable.

Only Vanoc-approved performers will be in the high-traffic areas during the Games.

VANOC will have a Cultural Olympiad going on along these high profile streets, with their own performers. They don't want any interference or competition with space. That's why.

- No leaflets, pamphlets or flyers with commercial content can be distributed at the celebration sites, along pedestrian corridors leading to Olympic venues or streets in the immediate vicinity of the venues.

Understandable.

- Construction hoardings are expected to be targets for an increased number of posters and graffiti, which the report describes as "a nuisance and eyesore."

Understandable.

[racc]

This whole conversation is rather tiresome. We are in a world that is far from perfect that has many problems that need solving. I'm not saying I agree with Resist 2010 and their tactics but really, what have you guys done lately that is worth a damn. So instead of just sitting back and criticizing people who are doing what they believe is the right thing to do, how about getting out there and trying to improve the city and the world using peaceful methods that you are comfortable with.

Those who can, do. Those who can't criticize.

[raggedy13]

Originally Posted by racc

Those who can't criticize.

You mean like protestors who constantly criticize the Olympics?

[Yume-sama]

Originally Posted by racc

This whole conversation is rather tiresome. We are in a world that is far from perfect that has many problems that need solving. I'm not saying I agree with Resist 2010 and their tactics but really, what have you guys done lately that is worth a damn. So instead of just sitting back and criticizing people who are doing what they believe is the right thing to do, how about getting out there and trying to improve the city and the world using peaceful methods that you are comfortable with.

Those who can, do. Those who can't criticize.

Just by writing this post, tricking you in to thinking I may have some witty retort to your post, thus wasting your time, I have single-handedly done something that is worth more of a "damn" than these people have ever done.

You're welcome.

[jlousa]

What did I do? I spent a small fortune on Olympic tickets and I worked hard to make the money to pay for them.
I'll save my protesting for a worthwhile cause.

[Yume-sama]

Originally Posted by jlousa

What did I do? I spent a small fortune on Olympic tickets and I worked hard to make the money to pay for them.
I'll save my protesting for a worthwhile cause.

Not to mention I have a hunch that SOME of the tax dollars you paid went down the vine, to their welfare cheques, and paid for their signs.

[SpongeG]

I kinda get her point - people - us - our rights are being infringed upon and a lot of people are affected - peace loving or anti-olyi freaks

residents and people visiting businesses in the affected area will need to be screened just to visit or go home - some of the business people are not impressed and seem to say they haven't been told anything yet in terms of how it will affect them

it was all over Global news today

whats next? we say sure take away our rights for 3 months whats the next event that does the same thing?