TRUE STORY...
yesterday, the 'freedom' convoy passed through my town. apparently, counter-protesters blocked part of their route (kudos) redirecting them back out of town.
after it had all passed, my wife asked me why i didn't attend. i indicated that i deliberately stayed away. i didn't trust myself to be present. and later in the evening, i realized i made a good decision.
after running some errands and visiting an elderly family member, i was heading home last night. i was all happy and thinking of the family visit..., when there it was in front of me: a jeep festooned with numerous flags, convoy, and anti-govt messaging. a PRO CONVOY straggler.
my mood changed so shockingly fast, i surprised myself. i could barely see straight, it made me so furious.
here was someone who supports shutting down the country. someone who paraded their anti-govt stance. someone who - after the province declared a STATE OF EMERGENCY - wanted people to know they defied all of it. they are okay with the halt of commerce; the emptying of grocery shelves, thumbing their noses at the majority of canadians.
my blood boiled.
my young son was in the vehicle with me, completely oblivious to my mood change.
without drivingly recklessly, i found myself in front of them. lane changes happened. they challenged my vehicle. nothing dangerous. but within a certain distance they were very aware that i was a very unhappy fellow commuter, and my unhappiness was directed at them.
as i gently slowed to just under the speed limit, then 15K under the limit, they did as well with lots of space beween us.
i cannot believe their very presence brought such emotion from me. it was not my finest moment however, i retained enough composure not to instigate a confrontation.
i mean: here was a driver who probably believes they support "freedom". but after our premier told them to go home and to cease interfering with the lives of fellow citizens, this person basically said "SCREW THAT NOISE!"
and THAT is why i won't be counter protesting.
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. Pretty sure Bill Gates doesn't care about parking in Brighton and Hove and no the Greens aren't any better or worse than any of the other councils we have had. 
