Ford wears the chain of office, without showing respect for its dignity
The Globe and Mail
Pride, responsibility, authority and dignity. We have some questions for you, Mr. Ford:
On pride: Thanks to your actions, Toronto is mocked around the world as the city with the lying, crack-smoking mayor, whose confession to hard-drug use came as the result of a police investigation. That investigation produced an encyclopedia of your mysterious meetings and relationships with a cast of suspected and convicted criminals. In what way has this enhanced Torontonians’ pride in their city?
On responsibility: Do you believe the chief magistrate should uphold laws and bylaws in an exemplary manner? Do you believe that a chief magistrate who suspects or becomes aware of illegal activity should contact the police?
On authority: Do you believe a mayor who lies about using hard drugs while in office has the moral authority to call for the firing of a city employee accused of napping at his or her desk, as you did?
On dignity: You smoked crack and lied about it. While “extremely, extremely inebriated,” you ranted about wanting to murder someone. You’ve been publicly intoxicated – “hammered” – on multiple occasions. How do these actions represent the dignity of the office you hold?
Ford wears the chain of office, without showing respect for its dignity - The Globe and Mail
