Truckers not truckin'
As the Ottawan truckers' protest continues, Sam Cabral's there on the frontlines. Or not. Actually, he's in Washington—because, let's face it, it's gotta be brass monkeys in Ottawa right now—from where he outlines some thoughts as to how it might be brought to an end.
The deployment of the Canadian Armed Forces is mentioned, but only in relation to supporting law enforcement in the protection of parliament and its surroundings. This implies a defensive role for the military.
One of the outstanding problems is removing the truckin' truckers' trucks, which are not insubstantial. They're usually moved by heavy tow-trucks, but that might not be an option in this case, for practical and political reasons.
Further logistical difficulties arise from the sheer number of vehicles involved in these protests. They can weigh 20-30 tonnes depending on the load.
Sam Cabral, BBC News
But here's another potential role for the military: mobilising the army's engineering corps to move the trucks. Sure, a truck can weigh 20–30 tonnes, but the Canadian army's Taurus armoured recovery vehicle can pull loads well in excess of that. Job done.
You're welcome, Justin! (thumbup)