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shockedcanadian

(751 posts)
3. This story is disurbing on a number of levels...
Fri May 17, 2013, 10:08 AM
May 2013

I never count anything out as anything is possible in this country. However here is my take on this.

First, of course is the allegations themselves. If true it would show that he has a serious drug problem and also has poor judgement with who he hangs out with and what he says (while potentially impaired)

Second, I believe that the Witchhunt on Ford, in particular by The Star has been excessive bordering on that of a sociopath, in my opinion until there is absolute verifiable evidence it is impossible to accept any second hand accounts of any supposed video.

Third. We have become a nation without courts, without laws (unless you work directly in the system), in this case even without evidence. This doesn't mean what he did isn't true, but without evidence and investigation of this evidence, this is all just very damaging hearsay. No human being should be tried, convicted and sentenced in secrecy nor through the media. The media should be asking the questions, trying to and help the city and country, not their own agenda. This goes for all media outlets across the all political spectrums, many have lost faith in their objectivity.

Fourth. Regardless of the results of this video, we have a large number of politicians and organizations in positions of authority who are rarely if ever held to account. From the municipal level to the federal level. This needs to change if we ever want to grow up and become a member of the Free World.

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Hmmm... nenagh May 2013 #1
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This story is disurbing on a number of levels... shockedcanadian May 2013 #3
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