Surely protesters can make their points without getting in people’s faces or intimidating them.

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Ottawa’s proposal to limit where demonstrations take place is fair, appropriate and overdue. Demonstrators do have a right to express their opinions publicly, but that shouldn’t extend to interfering with the lives of people going about their daily business.

Wednesday, councillors will be asked to approve a staff study of a bylaw to limit demonstrations near places of worship, community centres and other public places, including schools, hospitals and long-term care homes.

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It’s unfortunate that such restrictions are necessary, but the goal is to prevent demonstrations from becoming confrontations. For example, last year five people were arrested after an anti-trans demonstration was held near two Ottawa high schools. The war in the Middle East has also........

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