The protests were linked to concerns over personal freedoms and government overreach. Mainly related to COVID-19 mandates and stay at home recommendations.

Supporters saw the movement as a grassroots stand for liberty against government overreach.

*edit the freedom convoy organised 3 years ago in 2022 as pointed out by commenter’s.

  • qevlarr
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    822 days ago

    They never really protested any rights, they were doing a performative demonstration showing them to be a part of the conservative crowd.

    None of them ever gave a fuck about not spreading a deadly disease. Fuck them

    • @Duamerthrax@lemmy.world
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      71 day ago

      It was also timed by the organizers to be around when covid restrictions were already going to be getting lifted, so they could claim a victory while collecting donations.