Editor:
I accept that the bylaw has been passed but feel compelled to say it’s unfortunate that some members of the ATV community, in spite of gaining increased road access, have decided that it wasn’t enough.
Below are some of the comments from a public Facebook site after the vote. These are the folks that Mayor Measures did not want to “discriminate” against and to whom Councillors Dineen, Broderick and Walker have aligned themselves. With rhetoric like this, is it any wonder why there is a lot of opposition to increased access? I’m left wondering if this is the prevailing attitude within the ATV groups. And one of the individuals is a trail warden so, no Donna Baylis, I find it hard to believe belonging to an ATV club will inherently lead to good social behaviour.
“Funny thing… ATV’s run the river in Creemore… good luck policing that… your loss… your ATV people are going to run rogue in Creemore hahahahah now that’s funny…”
“Just so everyone’s aware they basically cut Creemore out of our Township. Because of 89 people. I’d like to see the names of these ****ers posted today please so they can be identified. Ducking cowards.”
“Post a picture of the names here so people know who these separatists are.”
“Losers.” “I’m going to take a parade through Creemore, I’ll let you know the date”.
I understand the need to vent but when it comes to threats, I feel a line has been crossed. So to those individuals who don’t feel these comments represent them, show us. Show us that you can be respectful of differing opinions, residents’ properties and their desire for peaceful pursuits. Show us that you can respect the fragile natural environment we are all so fortunate to be able to enjoy. Show us that you can respect the new bylaw and enjoy the privileges you’ve been given. And to those riders that boast about going “rogue” because they aren’t happy with the “restrictions” they’ve been given, you are doing more harm than good for your fellow riders.
Barb Halsall,
Glen Huron