Nearly $1 billion to provide security for world leaders during G8/G20...Everyday citizens?Tough sh*t

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from the Toronto Star:



Ottawa won’t cover G20 protest-related damage
Property owners can’t seek reimbursement

Published On Thu May 27 2010

Paul Moloney Urban Affairs Reporter


Ottawa will not reimburse property owners for broken windows or other protest-related damage during the G20 summit, says Councillor Adam Vaughan.

“It’s absolutely unacceptable,” Vaughan told reporters Thursday. “They’re bringing this party to town. They know what accompanies this sort of event. For them to walk away from small businesses…is an absolute disgrace.”

Property owners in the downtown Entertainment District have trouble obtaining insurance coverage due to the presence of revellers, he said.

The city asked Ottawa to post a bond to cover damage claims, but the federal government has said no to compensation, he said.

“In the Entertainment District, you can’t even get insurance for plate glass windows because of the behaviour of some of the club kids. Plate glass windows are expensive and it leads to the issue of what happens if there’s looting afterwards.

“These people are now in a more vulnerable position.” .........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/815330--ottawa-won-t-cover-g20-protest-related-damage?bn=1

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1. "Everyday citizens" are loathed by government

I believe they've made that crystal clear.