Here's Another Fine Mess

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Justice Hackland has ruled that Mayor Ford CAN run in a by-election. This is contrary to the earlier prediction of John Mascarin from Aird Berlis in the Star.

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MM.. hmm . I heard legal staff at  Cityhall had advised the same.  
Isn't it odd, how many instant experts there were on a decision that had no case law to speak of.
The Judge did not impose the penalty of not being allowed to hold office for seven years.
Immediately the  eager beavers  interpreted that  to mean, he could not be a candidate in a byelection  to fill the  vacancy  if  that's the decision Council makes. 
Providing it gets that far. 
What about all the  GTA Mayors with charities and  solicit support from developers and people doing business with the municipality. Like law firms, planning consultants, municipal insurers, garbage contractors , road contractors and an endless list of  persons of interest.
How can these  activities be ignored while the Mayor of the largest city in the Province is unseated for  sticking to his guns in the face of nincompoopery, while all the rest get free rein because nobody chooses to formally object. 
How long can a law like that be sustained.. 
Hazel McCallion casts a vote that might have secured financial advantage in the millions for her son
A public inquiry costing the city millions was held. .
The municipal clerk recorded a  conflict declaration had been made. The tape of the meeting disclosed it had not.
The Inquiry Judge expressed regret  that he had to find McCallion at fault.  
A charge is filed and a trial held months before Rob Ford. 
A decision  is  yet to be made.
Hazel McCallion continues to preside ,unassailed, as  Mayor of  Mississuaga.
Mississuaga is not put to the expense and upheaval of a byelection or a Council  appointment to the Mayor's chair.
But the City of Toronto is so abused.
I doubt the situation can be sustained.
In  a mental image, I  hear  and see Oliver Hardy saying to Stan Laurel.
Here's another fine mess you've gotten  me into Stanley