Politicians never learn
Many wonder why they consistently rate somewhere above pond scum on the evolutionary scale.
Parents of slain soldier to challenge O'Connor on funeral expenses
Minister O'Connor needs to get the finger out for a change. Instead of making such declarative statements in the House, how about a "I'll get back to the member once all the correct information has been compiled" or "We have preliminary information on this situation and I will report on the complete details at 5 pm today". He owes both the House and any families affected an apology. While I believe he made the directive he claims, the failure to ensure it was carried out remains with him.
McTeague, Layton and all the rest expressing such shock and dismay can put a sock in it. Where have they been for the last several years regarding this issue? Making political hay from the situation makes them no better than the government.
Much of what I expected here is coming to pass. I wonder who arranged the press conference on the Hill for the grieving family?
Pond scum is starting to look more and more attractive these days.
Parents of slain soldier to challenge O'Connor on funeral expenses
Minister O'Connor needs to get the finger out for a change. Instead of making such declarative statements in the House, how about a "I'll get back to the member once all the correct information has been compiled" or "We have preliminary information on this situation and I will report on the complete details at 5 pm today". He owes both the House and any families affected an apology. While I believe he made the directive he claims, the failure to ensure it was carried out remains with him.
McTeague, Layton and all the rest expressing such shock and dismay can put a sock in it. Where have they been for the last several years regarding this issue? Making political hay from the situation makes them no better than the government.
Much of what I expected here is coming to pass. I wonder who arranged the press conference on the Hill for the grieving family?
Pond scum is starting to look more and more attractive these days.
posted by WE Speak at 7:33 a.m.
4 Comments:
as much as i concur DND has botched this file and the family has not been well treated, there are some questionable costs they want to be paid for.
"Last August, Mr. Dinning wrote to his family liaison officer at the Department of Defence to say he had been reimbursed for about $5,600 of a $12,151 funeral bill. He asked for an additional $3,000 to cover the costs of the arena that was required to hold the 2,300 people in the family's home town of Wingham, Ont., who wanted to attend the ceremony."
Arena rent ?
Some funerals have been held in places like a hanger on a Base - I don't think an arena is unreasonable - especially in a small town like Wingham.
Yeah Fred ARENA rent, it's what happens when a young person dies from a small town. Funerals like this are usually HUGE. And given the high profile of the mission it's no surprise. The DND handling of this whole affair is a disgrace. All of the individuals involved should be fired or rolled out.
Here's the question that I'm really bothered by: Just what the fuck is wrong with this O'Conner idiot?
And, honestly, $3K for the arena? That's bugger all. Plus there is a cost associated with using a hanger, probably more than $3K.
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