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Feb 18 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
Amid protests around the COVID-19 restrictions, the accusation that rule-followers are merely “sheep” – that is, some stereotypically dim-witted, flock-bound beast – has risen in popularity. That metaphor couldn’t be further from the truth.

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Sheep are fascinating, highly intelligent creatures that share a surprising number of qualities with humankind – and in some cases, we would be wise to follow their lead.

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Flock-like behaviour often appears reactive or lacking in individual agency, but operating as a tight group can bring many benefits. Flocking behaviour helps sheep reconcile two often opposing forces: the need to find food and the need to keep safe.

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Working as a team, in a stressful situation such as an open plain, allows sheep to balance the need to eat with the instinct to protect themselves from predators.

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Sheep who follow the flock, rather than go it alone, are testament to the success of an evolutionary strategy that favours co-operation rather than competition.

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Far from slandering sheep as mindless creatures, we should be celebrating their intelligence, character and immense utility. Someone calls you a “sheep?” Take it as a compliment.

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In Ottawa, police have arrested two organizers of a three-week protest against pandemic restrictions after setting up a perimeter around downtown with almost 100 checkpoints
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A big part of the federal government’s plan to end the Ottawa convoy protests and blockades includes targeting the flow of money to them.

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Deputy Prime Minister @cafreeland said financial institutions have started freezing bank accounts belonging to protesters involved in blockades based on information provided by the RCMP.

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Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau kicked off debate Thursday on his government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to address cross-country blockades.

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Trudeau acknowledged public frustration with #COVID19 pandemic restrictions while declaring the continuing protests illegal and dangerous.

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The Emergencies Act was invoked Monday, the first time since the law was adopted in 1988. The legislation replaced the War Measures Act, in part to ensure the measures are compliant with the Charter and adding parliamentary oversight powers.

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