Policing at a Price

This ardent progressive in his “We Are Union” T-shirt wasn’t be billed for the police efforts to keep him safe from the shocking spectacle of people arriving to hear a speaker, Milo Yiannopoulos, of whom he disapproves.   

Early this morning the query below was sent to both Victoria Police’s media unit and the office of Police Minister Lisa Neville. So far, no response.

Morning all, Quadrant Online with a question:

On Friday, many policemen and women turned out to keep an eye on the Invasion Day rally and march which saw a call for “Australia to be burned to the ground” but, fortunately, no one actually reaching for the Redheads.

The organisers, according to press reports, refused to co-operate with police in detailing their plans, even the location of the march.

Given that organisers of the recent speaking tour by Milo Yiannopoulos were charged some $50,000 to protect those attending his lectures from left-wing protesters, how much will the left-wing Invasion Day protesters be charged for VicPol’s successful efforts to protect property and public order and, indeed, the protesters’ same right to assemble as exercised by members of Milo’s audience?

Your prompt response would be appreciated.

Regards,

etc etc

So far, no correspondence in reply. When, or perhaps if, either party responds, you’ll read about it here. In the meantime, readers are invited to follow this link or the one below and refresh their memories of how law enforcement operates, sort of, in Victoria.

Basically, if you’re not of the left and seek to hold a meeting, you’ll pay through the nose for the police protection needed to ward off attacks by assorted leftoids and ferals.

— roger franklin

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