People with real concerns are ignored. The only way democracy will work is if people are committed to making it work. But the more credible people involved the better it will work. The energy expended in Seattle and Quebec was enormous. Put those resources to work democratically.
Peaceful protest is one thing, but senseless destruction is another.
Some of these perennial protesters admitted they were given instructions on instigating confrontations in order to make the 11 o clock news. There are lots of openings for people with positive ideas for improvement. But I must question her knowledge of the Latimer case when she writes that Robert Latimer murdered his helpless daughter to relieve his own burdens. Had the Latimers wanted to avoid caring for Tracey they could have put her in an institution and gone on with their lives. Yet for 12 years he was involved in providing compassionate care.