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Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
(Post 10978157)
Puts lawyer's hat on: There is no such thing as a stupid answer; only a stupid question.
I have to admit I don't see the issue with smoking crack. A very clever University professor was on CNN the other day and stated that, in essence, it was no more harmful that pot. Will no one from the right wing side of the fence go up against him? Do we expect politicians to be role models, I thought that was the domain of sport, pop stars and movie stars? From that perspective, he seems to fit the mould:p Not sure why you don't see an issue with a public official smoking crack while in office? There's a fine line between smoking it and possessing it, and presumably if police were there at the time he could be criminally charged? Irregardless (;)) a mayor smoking a narcotic, particularly a dangerous one, sends out a conflicting signal to citizens on whether it is right to respect the law on this. Civic leaders are not necessarily role models in the way that sports or entertainment people seem to be, nevertheless when they behave badly they become negative models and no longer deserve a public platform. A university professor or other luminary may well advocate the use the drugs, and they may well have a point, but they are not charged with any power to impose rules on the general public and therefore not subject to the same moral test. Perhaps the role model issue is of less importance than honesty etc (as IainK suggests) but I disagree that it's an irrelevance. |
Re: Rob Ford Again
I'm not bothered, personally, that he smoked crack. If anything his continuing popularity is yet more evidence the 'war against drugs' has failed.
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Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 10978203)
There's a fine line between smoking it and possessing it....
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Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by R I C H
(Post 10978283)
What does this statement mean?
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Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by iaink
(Post 10978171)
Its not really about role models or crack use, its about his honesty and trusting his judgment to do the right thing as CEO of a city with a $10Bn budget and 5M people. The crack thing is the latest in a long list of dubious acts by the citys elected leader.
I wouldnt trust him to baby sit a 10 year old, never mind run a city. As you may have figured out I dont have much regard for most politicians, but I will judge them based on their ability to deliver on the promises that got them elected, and whether they behave in an upfront, ethical way. If they can do those two things then you cant really argue with democracy in action even if you disagree with the actions themselves. But any way you look at it Rob Ford gets a failing grade. |
Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by iaink
(Post 10978093)
Single issue... Lower taxes.
I suspect his goose is probably cooked now and that another conservative candidate will emerge. As mayors go hes terrible, hes divisive, hes hardly delivered anything he promised, he has if anything lowered the level of council ethics, hes constantly bluring lines between personal and mayoral business and his priorities have at times been somewhat questionable like leaving council sessions to go coach high school football. Its hard to put a lot of faith and trust in the judgment of a guy who smoked crack while allegedly pissed to the gills, lied about it and then berated journalists for not asking the right questions. He'll probably be in the Federal Cabinet or better yet the Senate by the time hes finished. Also, has anyone else commented how all this is deflecting the news from Teflon Harper? |
Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 10978334)
Another candidate. Doug Ford. Mark my words.
Also, has anyone else commented how all this is deflecting the news from Teflon Harper? |
Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by R I C H
(Post 10978283)
What does this statement mean?
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Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 10978203)
Not sure why you don't see an issue with a public official smoking crack while in office? There's a fine line between smoking it and possessing it, and presumably if police were there at the time he could be criminally charged?
Irregardless (;)) a mayor smoking a narcotic, particularly a dangerous one, sends out a conflicting signal to citizens on whether it is right to respect the law on this. Civic leaders are not necessarily role models in the way that sports or entertainment people seem to be, nevertheless when they behave badly they become negative models and no longer deserve a public platform. A university professor or other luminary may well advocate the use the drugs, and they may well have a point, but they are not charged with any power to impose rules on the general public and therefore not subject to the same moral test. Perhaps the role model issue is of less importance than honesty etc (as IainK suggests) but I disagree that it's an irrelevance. |
Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 10978334)
Another candidate. Doug Ford. Mark my words.
Also, has anyone else commented how all this is deflecting the news from Teflon Harper? |
Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
(Post 10978370)
What tbe difference between crack, alcohol, pot and a cigarette?
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Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by jimf
(Post 10978372)
You mean the news of Harper kicking the butts of a few Senators - what most Canadians would like to do to them when they read about their expense claims.
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Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 10978399)
I see the spin machine worked for you
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Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 10978379)
Crack and pot are illegal.
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Re: Rob Ford Again
Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
(Post 10978157)
Will no one from the right wing side of the fence go up against him?
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