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imannoyed 4 points ago +5 / -1

Nice try, Mr. RCMP officer.

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imannoyed 2 points ago +2 / -0

The precedent has been given. "We have opened the door but we have also said that we can close it if needed" - is what the article says. Now they have the power to do it all over again whenever needed. People complied.

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imannoyed 4 points ago +4 / -0

If the government deploys a temporary measure with an end date, it's likely going to be extended forever. If the government deploys a temporary measure without end date, it's permanent.