Editor: Re: Analysis: So, when will Burnaby evict Camp Cloud and who gets to watch? NOW online opinion
As a resident of Burnaby and longtime opponent of the pipeline expansion, I am sorry that it has come to this – the injunction for dismantling Camp Cloud.
I am in agreement that when the removal of people in the camp takes place, it must be witnessed.
However, I am not sure that the media is the appropriate body. Granted, it gives a much-needed window to the public.
But the media often chooses to focus on whatever aspect creates the greatest sensationalism and doesn’t give the whole picture. In other words, it is not unbiased.
I also take exception to your comments regarding Mayor Corrigan “dragging the Watch House into all of this.”
The man is damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t.
The injunction was granted because Camp Cloud was unwilling to compromise on several safety issues that were of concern to the neighbourhood residents, the fire department and BC Hydro.
The Watch House has complied. Whatever you think of the compromises, it must be pointed out why the injunction was for Camp Cloud and not the Watch House. The public needs to know that difference.
Otherwise, the public, mainly citizens of Burnaby, are left wondering why one is being forced to dismantle and not the other.
I am grateful to Camp Cloud for having started their vigilance when they did. I haven’t always agreed with their tactics, but we are on the same path to halt this pipeline.
I also am concerned about police brutality having personally witnessed it on the marginalized and so am greatly concerned about what is going to transpire.
I appreciate you bringing that to the fore.
Elan Gibson, Burnaby
