The story is very much in the public interest. Ford is not entitled to the sort of privacy a regular Joe is. His name is on the ballot for mayor, assessing whether he is fit to be mayor is an imperative public interest that trumps all that.
If being in rehab is incompatible with being in a media spotlight the onus is on Ford to rectify that by withdrawing from the election as almost everyone advised him to.
So long as he is running for mayor the quality of his experience in rehab is a core election issue.
Actually, it is. We need to know what sort of experience he had so we can judge whether he is fit to be mayor, whether he is of sufficient character.Fuji, it's not important to know the trials and tribulations of this addict while in rehab.
So if he successfully completed the program, happily accepted all treatment and was not abusive or a bully while in the program you would consider him for Mayor? If not, the goings on while he was in rehab are irrelevant because whatever they are won't cause you to vote for him.Actually, it is. We need to know what sort of experience he had so we can judge whether he is fit to be mayor, whether he is of sufficient character.
If he was abusive and bullying, if he refused treatment, if he failed to complete the program, these are things that will inform our choice in October.
If his rehabilitation is incompatible with running for mayor the onus would be on him to prioritize his recovery by dropping out of the mayor's race. In that case he would revert to being a private citizen with an expectation of privacy around his personal affairs.
As he had kept his name on the ballot, and as he had specified his rehabilitation is a reason to vote for him, there is an overriding public interest in knowing all about it.
The public interest in this story doesn't depend on my opinion, nor am I the only one voting in this election.So if he successfully completed the program, happily accepted all treatment and was not abusive or a bully while in the program you would consider him for Mayor? If not, the goings on while he was in rehab are irrelevant because whatever they are won't cause you to vote for him.
How noble of you to take it upon yourself to inform the uneducated masses.The public interest in this story doesn't depend on my opinion, nor am I the only one voting in this election.
The Star wrote the story, not me. Are you daft? That noble endeavor is actually their job.How noble of you to take it upon yourself to inform the uneducated masses.
He has a percentage of followers who will always vote for him if he's running regardless of his antics. Thankfully it's a small percentage. I just don't see the point of your constant hounding on TERB, we get it, he's unfit for Mayor. You must be the shirtless guy...(hit the gym dude).The Star wrote the story, not me. Are you daft? That noble endeavor is actually their job.
And are you saying that NO ONE would change their vote based on whether he has been successful or not in rehab?
Actually, it is. We need to know what sort of experience he had so we can judge whether he is fit to be mayor, whether he is of sufficient character.
If he was abusive and bullying, if he refused treatment, if he failed to complete the program, these are things that will inform our choice in October.
If his rehabilitation is incompatible with running for mayor the onus would be on him to prioritize his recovery by dropping out of the mayor's race. In that case he would revert to being a private citizen with an expectation of privacy around his personal affairs.
As he had kept his name on the ballot, and as he had specified his rehabilitation is a reason to vote for him, there is an overriding public interest in knowing all about it.
I didn't start this thread. I just repudiated the claim that this sort of story is not in the public interest relating to someone running for mayor.He has a percentage of followers who will always vote for him if he's running regardless of his antics. Thankfully it's a small percentage. I just don't see the point of your constant hounding on TERB, we get it, he's unfit for Mayor. You must be the shirtless guy...(hit the gym dude).
Ok. I don't think we need to know how many times he stumbled or had withdrawal symptoms or got sick. But it's a fair question as to whether he is still recovering or needs further rehabilitation.I didn't start this thread. I just repudiated the claim that this sort of story is not in the public interest relating to someone running for mayor.
Who said you started it?I didn't start this thread. I just repudiated the claim that this sort of story is not in the public interest relating to someone running for mayor.
Then what did you mean by "your constant hounding him on terb"?Who said you started it?
Actually I think how many times he stumbled and how much trouble he has had with withdrawl symptoms is very relevant. It informs how serious his issues are and his odds of recovery.Ok. I don't think we need to know how many times he stumbled or had withdrawal symptoms or got sick. But it's a fair question as to whether he is still recovering or needs further rehabilitation.
Are you kidding? Any thread about municipal politics, Rob Ford or even the recent Provincial election is filled with examples from you. We get it fugi, you don't like the guy.Then what did you mean by "your constant hounding him on terb"?
Can you provide examples?
Being a candidate for mayor, you kind of figure he's a public figure worth scrutiny.I don't support Ford. He is an admitted drug addict, and on that basis alone he is unsuitable to be mayor. But I do believe he deserves a fair shake.. and I think the Toronto Star goes too far digging for mud on the guy. Why the media simply couldn't respect his privacy while he was receiving treatment for his drug addiction is beyond me.
So, no, you cannot. For example, not on this recent thread:Are you kidding? Any thread about municipal politics, Rob Ford or even the recent Provincial election is filled with examples from you. We get it fugi, you don`t like the guy.
Edited for accuracy.Are you kidding? Any thread __________________ is filled with examples from you. We get it fugi, you don't like the guy.
From this very thread...So, no, you cannot. For example, not on this recent thread:
https://terb.cc/vbulletin/showthread.php?488226-Nanos-poll-John-Tory-leads-mayoral-race
