Personally, I couldn't care less what he does on his down time, that's his business, but when things start escalating out of control and he begins to make Canada look like a joke on the world scale, it's time to say adios.
Along with everyone else, I've been following the woes of Toronto mayor Rob Ford. It's hard not to. Every time you turn on the TV it's either that or Obamacare. At first it was rather comical, and I actually thought - why not leave the guy alone? He's human after all and we all make mistakes. So long as he does his job capably, does it really matter what he does behind closed doors? The problem is though, Ford's actions have not all been behind closed doors. He was caught on video tape (at least once) three sheets to the wind with his buddies - many of whom are unsavory to say the least. He went from denying accusations to now going on public record saying he HAS indeed "smoked crack" but when he did so it was likely because he was in his typical "drunken stupor." Drunken stupor? Really?!?
It's one thing if you're a college party animal who may not know any better, but we're talking about the mayor of one of Canada's largest and most prominent cities. I think it has to be at this point that we say enough is enough. It's time to give this guy the boot.
I haven't followed Rob Ford's career since he became mayor - well up until all this surfaced anyway. I would have to think that he has some redeeming qualities if voters put him in the position he is in. Whatever the case, the fact is now, that he is no longer accomplishing what he is tasked and being paid to do, and that is governing a large city that needs a dedicated leader at the helm. He has gone from doing that, to becoming a complete embarrassment. Is this the kind of person you would want representing you as a taxpaying citizen? I'm guessing not.
Like it or not, Ford is a public figure and he needs to act as such. That means saying "no" to crack with his drug affiliated buddies and not being falling down drunk at public functions.
I don't know what the protocol is in circumstances like this, but it's time we figure something out and put this headline behind us.
Do the country a favor, and step down already, Mr. Ford.
