( Democracy takes a shot in the head )
Judging by the huge public response to media reports regarding Councilor Sandra Bussin (Ward 32, Beach – East York), it may be time for her to throw in the towel. Maybe she didn’t hear the bell because it’s hard to believe she’s still standing.
Councilor Bussin still wants tax dollars to fund libel lawsuits against her own constituents. HEY….THAT’S YOU!!!!
It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight, but you’d better have a hard head if you raise these issues :
+ The destruction of 80-year-old 14/16 Wineva Avenue for the development of some very un-Beach-like constructions.
+ 2/4 Violet Avenue and 14/16 Leuty Avenue that are also on the chopping block against the will of Beach residents.
+ “ Loophole “ donations from multiple members of developer’s families.
+ Relation to registered lobbyist Darryl Jessop, the first person to be criminally charged under the Lobbyist Registry Act.
+ The use of surplus cash left over from elections.
+ The failure to preserve and protect the unique character of our beautiful Beaches neighborhood.
This publication has received a questionable “ Notice of Intention “ from Councilor Bussin’s lawyer ( see copy ) threatening to sue the snot out of us with a single knockout blow.
Well, heck…..We may be forced to sue her by seeking to obtain an attachment on all her assets, liquid or real, fixed or personal ( but not limited to ). That would prevent Councilor Bussing from doing business with any other individual or company entity until our grievances have been wholly satisfied.
No, they’re not going after the heavyweight papers like the Star, Globe or National Post where we get a lot of our information; They’d rather pummel the little guy.
Anyway….. a blind man can see that the “ Notice of Intention “ from Councilor Bussin’s attorney makes no sense. First the notice says that Ward 32 News libeled Councillor Bussin, then a second later it says we didn’t libel her. “ Throwing “ and
“ pulling “ punches at the same time can only mean one thing…..the intention to intimidate an opponent. But the true “ tale of the tape “ can be measured by the outraged Letters to the Editor in many prestigious publications.
True Democracy means a fair fight and the public deserves the right to make an informed “ decision.” There is one prediction that is a safe bet: Ward 32 News won’t be hitting the mat any time soon.
Here is a small sample of what citizens, journalists and fight fans are saying :
GOOD EVENING SIR
Dated Wednesday June 3rd 2009
I heard Ms. Bussin on the C.B.C. this afternoon talking about a proposal she plans to move forward. She wants taxpayers to pay the legal bills of our politicians when they sue someone for libel. She went on to talk about harassment she has been receiving from a certain individual that she would not name. I became curious about this and did a bit of research. It didn’t take me long to find your website. I am just wondering if you are the person/group she was talking about today on C.B.C. Radio.; For the record , I am in no way associated with Sandra Bussin or any Politician and I don’t live in the Beaches. I am just an average citizen investigating a news story I heard. Also for the record, I think that something about Sandra’s request stinks. Any time I hear a politician asking for public money for something like this, I become very suspicious
Regards Tony Petrovich
Thanks for your response Tony, I am indeed the culprit she speaks of, Just telling the truth the way I see it, And it looks like she can’t handle it. Sandra and others like her such as David Miller to mention a few, Seem to think we live under a Totalitarian regime, I don’t agree, And the battle is not over, and here’s hoping I can piss off the multitudes and drain our cesspool of APATHY!!! Sincerely LeRoy St.Germaine We still live in a DEMOCRACY!!!
ON-LINE-PETITION-RE-SANDRA BUSSIN
Hi LeRoy I went to sign your online petition” calling for an investigation into Sandra Bussin’s 2006 election campaign expenses. The only problem is ……it isn’t online. I don’t know if you are aware of this, But it should be fixed ASAP or u will lose a lot of potential support both now and with future issues. Best wishes to you and your efforts to address the egregious failings of our local politicians. The community deserves better than we are currently getting.
FOR MORE OF WHAT THE CITIZENS HAVE TO SAY SEE PAGE #2