I caught part of the CBC program Cross-Country Checkup this afternoon, and it confirmed what I already suspected. The topic was the Wet'suwet'en pipeline controversy, and there is obviously a huge constituency out there ready to support any politician who promises to "get tough" with our rogue natives.
Sure. And then what?
Then we'll be instantly engaged in asymmetrical warfare with our First Nations. There are tens of thousands of kilometres of unguarded pipeline and power transmission corridors criss-crossing this country. Those who think they're suffering from a two week rail blockade have no idea how expensive things will get if the hot-heads prevail.
It's time to step back and take a deep breath. We're not furthering reconciliation by shoving White Man's Law and White Man's Order down the throats of the First Nations we are supposedly engaging in mutually respectful dialogue.
The hour is late, but not too late. Let's get serious.
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