Ford: Threats made with voters lists are a matter for police
Article content Arresting one right-wing, racist nutbar won’t solve the underlying problem of privacy in an age of rampant over-sharing. Nor will it bring civility back to the public sphere. It certainly won’t solve the “problem” of what is appropriate public information, such as the voters list. For a measly $500 and 100 signatures, anyone can put his or her name on the ballot for mayor in this fall’s municipal election. (Fourteen candidates have already declared.) To run for councillor or school trustee in Calgary requires a deposit of only $100 and 25 signatures. (This might expl...
Source: calgaryherald.com