The Legion did not agree with those barricades being taken down, but it was interesting. When we put out that statement on February 12, the response that we had back was split. Half of the people we heard from supported the Legion's position of not taking those barricades down because we did need to make sure that the site remained safe. However, the other half responded with extreme negativity and hatred to the point of threatening Legion headquarters' social media team. We were called woke anti-veteran extremists who were pushing the propaganda of the mainstream media and spewing prime ministerial talking points. It was unbelievable the response that we received.
Regardless, we stand on our position that the intent of those barricades was not to be permanent. It was a temporary safeguarding measure, and it was important to be respected.