In a civilized nation, decorum, respect and courtesy would inhibit people from protesting outside the homes of public officials. Alas, neighborhood protests are becoming more and more frequent, carrying a subtext of intimidation rather civil discourse.
That has led the Vancouver City Council to unanimously approve a change to the city code, protecting government officials, staff and volunteers from protests outside their homes.
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