jje1000
Senior Member
Many, many members of City Council would love to see Ford's body hanging from a light standard yet none of them have said a word with regard to this charge. I don't think hypocracy is muzzling them as much as a desire to cover their collective asses.
Does it really come down to Council members hand-guiding Ford towards the right thing to do? Do Mammoliti or Matlow need to gently remind Ford while he was giving his speech that this was a conflict of interest? Is Ford, with his 12 years of experience, totally incapable of doing what's expected of him?
It doesn't matter whether or not council chose to absolve Ford. Even if the motion failed, he would have still been guilty of a conflict of interest- of not excusing himself from the vote and debate. Of course, this is a somewhat miniscule and foolish thing to prosecute Ford on, but rules are there for a reason.
Anyways, from what I've heard, the the conflict trial won't be heard until next year. It'll be a long summer of Toronto politics.
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