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Originally Posted by transplant99
Why are people classifying this thing as a "witch hunt"? Is it merely a deflectionary tactic to try and paint the PC's in a better light or something?
This is (and has been since Redford started her reign of entitlement) about corruption, elitism, and greed in the highest office in the province. To try and detract from that is remarkably stupid for ALL Albertans and a disservice to those who think this province deserves better.
Again, this thing is just getting started and i have little doubt others who are still sitting in cabinet are going to have to answer some seriously pointed questions when all is said and done. Redford is in no way the only one who has abused the system and that bubble surounding others is about to break.
Its about bloody time.
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I agree. It is always good to debate, to play the devil's advocate and think about issues from all angles and all that. It's necessary for critical thought and the exploration of issues. But at the end of the day what was done seems like an abuse of power. In fact here we have an audit report specifically saying as much.
So people in the private sector do it. So other people do it and expense things and whatever else, but guess what? Excessive expensing is wrong. It doesn't matter who you are. If you're in the private sector, it's still wrong and I still don't agree with it. I know many friends that expense things to an excessive rate, and I don't agree with that either, and nor should you if you're an investor in a company.
But moreover, I think there is a difference between the public and private sector. If I knew a company was abusive in terms of their executives going over the top on spending, guess what? I don't invest in them.
What choice does a taxpayer have, other than a change of leadership or a "witch hunt", to demand more of its leaders and cease irresponsible spending that seems over the top?
If the PC's didn't want the outrage or public concern, or if they didn't want this issue "blown out of proportion" which so many seem to think it is (and indeed, maybe it is)- then maybe they should re-think their spending habits. Meals? Fine. Hotels and trips for the betterment of Alberta? Fine. Flights? Fine. But what has actually happened? Does any of it really make sense? Not really, and so I guess she shouldn't have done it.