People Are Divided on #sydneyprotests — See Why

synlie @Synlie

2 weeks, 2 days ago

The judge's decision is an act of judicial tyranny, empowering anarchists to terrorize cities.

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synlie @Synlie

1 month, 1 week ago

Should authorities have a pre-planned strategy to disperse large protests based on crowd size?

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The decision highlights the tension between judicial discretion and public safety, revealing a power struggle where judges may inadvertently enable disruptive protests. This issue divides society over the balance of civil liberties versus maintaining order.

The NSW government has revealed that police planned to disperse a protest against the visiting Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, if it exceeded 6,000 people. This revelation comes from encrypted messages between senior public servants and was released under freedom of information laws. The NSW premier, Chris Minns, and the police commissioner, Mal Lanyon, did not mention this detail in their public statements. Critics argue that such pre-planned strategies can undermine public trust and transparency, while supporters believe it ensures safety and order during large gatherings. This incident highlights the complex balance between security measures and civil liberties, especially when dealing with high-profile international visits. The use of encrypted messages also raises questions about communication protocols within government agencies and their potential impact on accountability.

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