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Here are two stories as to why I think that truer (not true, truer) democracy should allow people not only to vote in people but vote them out as well.

Story #1: Toronto City Councellor Rob Ford makes racist comments about “Orientals”
So here is what he said:

“Go to Hong Kong, okay? I’ve been there. You want to see workaholics? Those Oriental people work like dogs. They work their hearts out … that’s why they’re successful in life. … I’m telling you, Oriental people, they’re slowly taking over, because there’s no excuses for them. They’re hard, hard workers.”

So yeah…I guess we should be scared of those crazy overworked “Orientals” who are determined to take over our country. I can’t believe some people think this isn’t racist. Just because Ford is “praising” “Oriental people” does not mean that he is not 1) Othering a group of people, 2) perpetuating stereotypes (aka false statements), and 3) instilling fear into Canadians about “Orientals”. It’s so sad that he is a councellor for Toronto. I guess it just goes to show how stupid people can get elected. He initially refused to appologize and then eventually appologised to 15-20 people who were offended by his comments. WTF?! So basically he doesn’t think that his words were wrong, but that he was sorry he hurt some people’s feelings. What a moron! Btw, he is planning to run for mayor of Toronto in 2010. I am so going to protest.

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