Imagine what would happen if the City of Victoria placed barricades in the middle of Dallas Road, or if Oak Bay placed barricades in the middle of Beach Drive, or if Sidney placed barricades in the middle of Lochside Drive?

Like many people I used to believe that my duty was to the Queen. However, as a solid citizen I now feel that my duty is to Canada and its successful future. Personally I think that the Queen does not have our best interest at heart and this is the reason for my switch.

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Adam Olsen is MLA for Saanich North and the Islands

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By Jeff Bray

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