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Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate
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I have ZERO sympathy for Rob Ford - he's clearly a very, very, very troubled person that is living outside the realm of reality. I wish him all the best but definitely consider him to be a national embarrassment.
I do however sympathize with Jim Flaherty. He's clearly trying to do right and be supportive of his friends, but is undoubtedly handcuffed by the realities of being in public life. This is a guy who came to tears at a public press conference in the days following Ford's first round of admissions. It's not political for him, it is very much a personal matter and must be incredibly difficult.
A good friend of mine is self-destructive as well, albeit not to Rob Ford's level. If someone were to
publicly admonish this friend for his weaknesses, I would be very much inclined put that person in their place. It isn't that I agree with my friend's choices (we all push and hope for changes/improvements) but he is fundamentally good and deserves the support of his friends.
At the end of the day, I say good on Flaherty for supporting his friend at the most difficult of times. Rob Ford should feel shame for putting him in the position where he has to do so, but Flaherty shouldn't be admonished for standing by his friends.
"Yes, of course he's my friend. You don't have a friend one day and not a friend the next day. What kind of person is that," Flaherty said.