I'd still like an inquiry of the G20. Because, as I say, Toronto missed its chance to create a new world-class forum for wide-ranging discussion of the major issues of the day, most of which were not on the agenda of the G20 heads of government.
There undeniably was over-reaction by security. It's recorded on cellphone cameras, on Twitter messages, and eyewitness accounts spread by word of mouth. For their part, Mayor Miller and City Council, the premier, and the law-enforcement establishment have been knee-jerk in absolving security of any misconduct.
You don't have 20,000 visitors descend on a place without certain unacceptable behaviour occuring. I would think that's self-evident. It's also obvious that you should not execute any mission - a combat operation, the launch of a new product, or the introduction of a government program - without a follow up "lessons learned" exercise. That is or should be standard practice. It long has been standard practice in the more sophisticated militaries, of Canada, Britain and especially the U.S. The civilian equivalent, in Canada, is royal commissions and probes like the Gomery inquiry.
That's what's still required regarding the G20 summit in Toronto.
