The G20 hates trees

Another example of government excess. But written in the tongue in cheek of Jerrold Litwinenko of BlogTO. This just made my day.

Small trees in the G20 restricted zone are the latest victims of heightened security, and an undisclosed number are being removed for the 3-day summit. Toronto Police spokesperson Wendy Drummond has suggested that if ripped from the ground, saplings could be used as weapons. Their removal puts a serious damper on the terrorists’ plans to penetrate the secure zone, tear up saplings, sneak into the MTCC, and flog the world’s leaders with leafy branches. Their eventual replacement following the summit is apparently part of the security team’s plan (and $1-billion cost).

Source: BlogTO