Michael62
Active Member
Time for the proverbial Hail Mary
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Dear friends,
I believe in restorative justice. Which is the idea that we need to look for ways to help people who make serious mistakes in their lives -- as and when they take responsibility for their actions, and accept accountability.
Like all Torontonians, I was very disappointed to learn yesterday from Chief Bill Blair that Mayor Rob Ford has not been telling the people of Toronto the truth about the video widely reported in the media in recent months. Many of yesterday's revelations about Mayor Ford's closest associates, activities and personal problems are also deeply troubling.
Mayor Ford obviously faces some serious challenges in his life. I hope he finds help soon.
I also believe that as our Mayor -- head of our city administration and Toronto's representative to the province, the country, and the world -- he must take responsibility for his actions. A good place to start would be for him to now face up to the truth, and to tell it.
Our city deserves better.
Olivia
I keep rolling this over and over - What is Ford's lawyer's strategy here? Is he hoping seeing the actual video will be less damaging than just imagining what might be on it?
I don't want this to just be about the crack. What about his behaviour otherwise? The hypocrisy, the lies, the obstruction and obfuscation. The smug denials and slandering? The namecalling? Fucking off work to coach football and drink purple jesuses in a goddamn park?
2) Has anyone considered the likelihood that the video component of the digital file was recovered and not the audio? Did Blair mention anything about hearing audio? I'm assuming they have both, but I'm not sure that's actually been said. Of course, I realize it's less about the audio/video file & more about the coverup... but just wondering.
I don't want this to just be about the crack. What about his behaviour otherwise? The hypocrisy, the lies, the obstruction and obfuscation. The smug denials and slandering? The namecalling? Fucking off work to coach football and drink purple jesuses in a goddamn park?
He should have to cease all contact with anyone named Ford or Price too.@goldsbie 3mins
Lisi out on bail, has to stay 500 m away from and maintain no contact with Mohamed Siad and Liban Siyad. Also no contact with Bassos.
What options do we as citizens have in this situation? There is no doubt the man should step down. Do we have any recourse to make this happen?
3) It may have been mentioned already, but with all those interactions between Ford/Lisi... is it possible he was not only feeding his own habit, but perhaps providing for others? I loathe to drag his immediate family into this... but I suppose that's what I'm suggesting.
I'm thinking him smoking crack is the least of it at this point.