I was asked a couple of days ago to attend the National day of action to lower tuition Day!
It was cold but at the last minute, I decided to attend the National Rally.
Everyone gathered at the U.N.B campus. Speakers gave a lecture to the students, media and onlookers.
They began to make their walk around the S.T.U and U.N.B Universities.
They bought their concerns to management and I must admit once they walked into a building? It didn’t take long for the students to attract the attention. They made their point very clear.
You know what? After walking that hill to meet the protesters? I was tired and after all that walk? I will admit that I’m getting old. I'm beat!!!!
I would run ahead of the group looking for that perfect picture. It was cold but the students were determined.
After a few stops in both Campus. They decided to walk towards the Legislature.
They began to walk on the street towards the People’s House. I told someone - I wonder if the Fredericton Police Force will stop them like last year?
I was told that you need a permit from City Hall for a marching protest?
It went good until this nut tried to run over the students with his vehicle.
My God? The students were upset and had a good reason to be so.
We came close to the Legislature and I began to think? I knew there were some little barricades around the Legislature.
Will the students stand behind them?
Well, I quickly got my answer.
They knocked down Dan Bussieres barricades. < I’m certain many MLA’S would gladly do the same action?>...lol....
The students charged the door of the Legislature.
I wish that I had been a fly on the wall once the Quebec Security staff saw on video camera the students running towards them?
I was there yesterday and nobody bothered moi.
So just in case something happens?
I would have the pictures as evidence.
It was just like Saint John? If someone had been assaulted or cross the line?
I got the evidence. Just doing my duty as a good citizen.
The students were loud and demanding to see Dr.Ed Doherty!!!
These two P.C. MLA’s quickly walked by without chatting with the students.< Old habits are hard to break I guess? >...lol...
I was very surprised to see Dan Bussieres at the door.
I bet he had the same feeling when he saw me with the camera.
The protesters demanded to chat with someone from the Government!!!!
Dan told the crowd the House was close and there was nobody in the Legislature!
The students got caught off guard so it was over!
Everyone was ready to call it a day until Dan walked by the protesters and came face to face with yours truly.
I never saw him coming so the first thing I taught was- WOOOAAAHHH!!!!
I was very surprise that he would face me in front of everyone.
He told me that I wasn’t allowed on the grounds of the Legislature and I should leave now!!!
Did he expect me to say- Yes Sir and leave???
Our conversation was in French and I told the Quebecois that I never had any signed papers telling me that I’m not allowed.
I’m just here as a blogger covering a story and suggested that he phone the Police to arrest me.
He said - You want me to call the Police?
Seconds later, two police vehicles quickly arrive on the scene.
I said - Boy! That was fast!!!!
Dan went to chat with them.
I said to myself? This guy means business!!!!
He’s going to have me arrested???
The students quickly left the area and I followed them.
I did hear someone shout - HEY CHARLES????
I just ignored the guy and continued on.
If the Police wish to arrest moi? They know where I am!
While the protesters were leaving.
This guy came and said - Don’t you wish to talk to me????
It was the new P.C. MLA - Mike Olscamp.
I didn’t know the guy but he knew moi? I wonder why he knew me???..lol
I must admit that he’s a good listener. He listened to their concerns and the students went home!
I must say that I was very concern that Dan Bussieres tried to degrade me in front of the students and it didn’t take me long to go at the Centennial building demanding a meeting with someone from the Premier’s office.
You must understand I never went public with the reason that I’m banned and many are amazed that I remain silent for so long?
Of course, if I’m charges? This issue will go public and this is not a good thing.
I bumped into Rick Brewer and Abel LeBlanc maybe this issue will come to a rest!!!
I doubt it because we’re dealing with a Quebecois and it’s been a game of chess since with Dan Bussieres ever since I first arrive in the Capital in 2002!
But this issue will really come to a head if I’m arrested.
We live in a democracy and I have the right to know those four individuals who made the complaint of harassment against me?
I’m ready to go to jail for my freedom of speech!!!!
The students did a good job in bring the issue to light and maybe some will leave some comments in this blog???
I'm over someone else computer and I took over 200 pictures. I will post them during the next few day!!!!
Stay tuned!!!!!
