There is, in my view, a disparaging connotation associated to the description of any women as an 'apparent prostitute', at least in my world. No surprise for me to hear that the Toronto Star has reported something based on rumors. I didn't read the article as I haven't read that newspaper for many years. Sincerely, Jon .
I would address your first concern to Mr. ArtMann. See Post #: 36. I agree with your perspective regading how this young lady- real or imagined- should have been treated, as indeed she has done nothing wrong. But, this is what can happen when your have media/news/reporters with poor and careless scruples, the Toronto Star being a good example of that in this case. Sincerely, Jon .
What is your point here...? That because another News organization reports 'news' based on rumors then it must be ok for the Toronto Star, to? Other members can note how far off this discussion has be pulled from the original question. Sincerely, Jon .
The newspaper is not reporting any unsubstantiated "
something based on rumors."
It is reporting the facts as they exist with the police document.
The use of the word apparent acknowledges the woman in question may wish to claim otherwise, no pejorative intended. The occupation of the lady in question is way down the list of sins in comparison to the many other citations in that police report which demonstrate his appalling lack of good judgement.
And yes, among items the police report cites are rumors about Ford and sex workers. How many rumors are there about you or me and sex workers?
Some members here have no issue with public awareness of their hobby. Most try to maintain discretion, either because they are married (like Ford) or have jobs where their reputation could be tarnished by public awareness of any extra-marital or pay-for-play activity.
Ford ignores discretion, taking the party right into his city hall office.
It's a fact that the police document cites Ford's behavior. The newspaper is merely reporting the facts.
You, of course, are free to bring whatever bias you wish to anything you read and try to twist it into supporting your viewpoint.
As are we all.