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Originally Posted by GGG
I think the fact that their is evidence that a possible illegal donation took place essentially wins this case for Nenshi. All discussion after that including hyperbole around the godfater comment seems to be protected per he earlier links posted.
I think a sitting mayor or councillor should be covered by lawsuits resulting from political discourse even if the discourse occurs during a campaign. It is in the cities best interest not to become the target of frivolous lawsuits for itself or elected members. If someone sued Rob Ford for Slander the city should provide him with a defense.
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The city should cover sitting politicians in the xcourse of their job, but on defamation? That's another story. Why should taxpayers be on the hook? That's jot 'just another day at the office'?