allthecanadianpolitics:BREAKING: SFU scientist Lynne Quarmby arrested in Kinder Morgan protest at Bu
allthecanadianpolitics:BREAKING: SFU scientist Lynne Quarmby arrested in Kinder Morgan protest at Burnaby MountainScientist Lynne Quarmby — the chair of SFU’s molecular biology and biochemistry department, and face of public opposition against pipeline giant Kinder Morgan — has just been arrested at Burnaby Mountain.“The reason we’re in this predicament here in Burnaby has to do with the Conservative Harper government and what they did at the end of 2012 in the omnibus bill that stripped environmental regulations,” she said in a speech minutes before her arrest. “The NEB process is now a sham…We have a process that does not allow consideration of climate change…at a time that climate change is the biggest problem facing humanity. It’s unethical. The new NEB Act is written as requested by the oil industry." "At the end of the day when you’re dealing with unjust law and abusive power, the last resource we have is civil disobedience. It’s done in full respect of the rule of law. But it’s also done with serious responsibility with being a citizen in this country,” she said, as cheers erupted. “So now, I’m going to turn around and walk up this hill — and be the best citizen I can be.”Soaked by a heavy downpour of rain, the scientist then turned her back to the crowd and walked calmly toward the police lines on Burnaby Mountain.As the scientist approached, an RCMP officer asked her if she knew that what she was doing could get her arrested. Quarmby responded she was fully aware of her actions as a citizen. Apparently reluctant to have to cuff her, police linked their arms and shook their heads, insisting she could not pass. Undeterred, Quarmby quietly walked around the police line and set foot in the injunction zone. At that moment, her wrists were cuffed.She raised her hands above her head as the crowd cheered and sang in support. Quarmby peacefully entered the police van, along with Voters Taking Action against Climate Change spokesman Kevin Washbrook and another young woman who were also detained. Continue Reading.Lynn Quarmby is a fuckin’ BAMF. -- source link
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