McHale announces Peacekeeper group will video anyone entering or exiting a smoke shop

Note: Were this group to film or photograph you entering or exiting a "smoke shop" and send that information to the RCMP as they suggest they will, accusing you of doing something illegal, there are remedies available in the law to have those who file a false police report charged themselves. There is no way to know what anyone has purchased or not purchased inside a smoke shack and any official accusations from a member of the public suggesting otherwise is punishable in law.


*** Below is an e-mail recently sent out by Gary McHale to a mass e-mail list



Caledonia Peacekeepers

From: Gary McHale (GaryMcHale@mountaincable.net)
You may not know this sender.
Sent: July 23, 2009

To:info@caledoniawakeupcall.com


As many may already know, Doug Fleming is continuing the task of setting up the Caledonia Peacekeepers. Doug has made me media relations for the group and since he doesn't own a computer I do send out emails for him.
He has informed me that he has already ordered T-shirts for the Peacekeepers and is booking another meeting room again. Anyone interested in hearing more or joining the Peacekeepers need to contact Doug - 905-765-2838 or reply to this email. Doug is now building a list of who is interested.
One of the first task for the Peacekeepers is to photograph and videotape the illegal smoke shops and those who buy or sale the illegal smokes. We have been in direct contact with the RCMP and they have provided us with a list of laws that are being violated by both the buyers and sellers. They have agreed to accept any evidence we gather. It should be noted that each of these illegal smoke shops are violating dozens of laws - both Federal and Provincial. The Smoke-Free Act of Ontario is just one of many laws being violated. One would think the Province would enforce their own laws.
Below is a letter sent by Doug to Mayor Trainer and Haldimand Council.
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Mayor Trainer and Council
45 Munsee Street NorthP. O. Box 400Cayuga, OntarioCanada, N0A 1E0
July 13, 2009
Re: Illegal Smoke Shops
Dear Mayor Trainer:
I would like to express my appreciation that Haldimand County has taken steps against the illegal smoke shop on Ernie Palmer's property. This is encouraging to the residents of Caledonia. Haldimand County is starting to stand behind their bylaws.
I would also like to point out that Mr. Palmer is just an average person - a retired farmer - caught in the middle of a greater problem. To my knowledge Haldimand County has not been willing to enforce their bylaws when it comes to the property owner of DCE, the McGuinty Government, or the property owners where the other smoke shops have been operating for the past 2 years.
Can you provide me with the dates when Haldimand County issued fines against the property owners where the other smoke shops are located? This means that there should be fines against Six Nation's Band Council and Hydro One.
Furthermore, can you provide me with a list of fines that Haldimand County issued against the McGuinty Government for the endless violations of bylaws that have occurred over the past 3 years?
What I am asking is whether Haldimand County is willing to go after the bigger fish that have allowed smoke shops on their properties for over 2 years?
Haldimand County didn't spend a year negotiating with Mr. Palmer to have the smoke shop removed. I am wondering when the County will enforce the bylaw(s) against the other property owners. I believe the lack of action by Haldimand County has emboldened these smoke shop owners.
Sincerely,
Doug Fleming
Caledonia Peacekeepers