Nanaimo Mayor Gary Korpan sues Angela Negrin of Pirate Chips

[sarah1234]

No, I don't think "koruption" is personal, because it's referring to the job he's doing, not to his private life. What I meant is the distinction between public and private lives. Obviously he's taking it personally.

[yogi bear]

Wow...we are a testy bunch these days : (

My opinion, FWIW...

Don't like the sticker, never did......I'd be offended if I was Mr. Korpan too..

Do I think I would have proceeded with the legal case if I were him? No way, as all it's seemed to have done is give the proponents of the thing more attention, when it had seemed to me to be on the wane...

And as much as I like the reading the local rags, I thought the Daily News printing the e-mails they received in the letters section was in very poor taste as many writers hid behind the coverage of anominity...and was pleased that in today's edition a writer correctly took them to task for it. I guess journalistic integrity ain't what it usta be...

And I still think most politicians deserve our respect....whether or not I agree with what they have to say, they took the time and personal expense to run for office, and make decisions based on the best of their abilities. It 's easy to be an archair quarterback, it's a little different to get dirty out there on the scrimmage line..I've never met Mr.Korpan, heck, never voted for him (I'm a wooly headed leftie : )) but I do respect that he was elected by a majority of the voters of the city of Nanaimo...don't like him? Vote him out.

Cheers, : )
Al

[zander z]

who was the one that sold water front property for a single dollar to build condos? Hmm, I wonder if there was any personal gain or kickbacks there?

I'm sure the defence lawyers are going to try and prove anything corrupt that Mr. Korpan has done in his life.

I'm pretty sure everyone one has done a stupid thing or two in there life, and I'm sure that someone else know that you did it.

Oh, except the doctor, he knows everything and is an angel.

[Apathy]

I think regardless if it's taken personally or professionally.. it's all in how it's perceived by the person it's written about. Also, it will all fall down on how the Judge perceived it to be given. I am sure the Judge will look at the fact as well that Negrin lost in the election against Korpan and it is possible to be perceived as spiteful? It will all fall down to perception and the real story that brought it all this far. If Korpan is corrupt then the defendants will have to prove he is in court to substantiate thier defense. Everyone is entitled to thier opinion of course. I am not a fan of Korpan and would love to see Krog in the Mayors seat but I also know that to make public comments about anyone, Politician or not, you have to have iron clad proof that what you are saying is true.

Please remember this is a debate and not an arguement or high school yard, we all have our opinions and don't need to put each other down for that. I wouldn't want to be like either Korpan or Negrin.

[Apathy]

Zander is right that everyone has done things in thier life as well.

I am sure both parties dirty laundry will be brought out in the courts, should be interesting as even at least one of the defendents have some dirty laundry as well. Gotta look in your own backyard before you comment on someone elses. I think if you want to judge someone then judge yourself first.

[bwarden]

So I'm a newbie to Nanaimo, never met Mr Korpan or even heard anything about him yet, but isn't it funny how the fact that he's decided to sue has brought so much more attention to the bumper stickers? If he would have just left things alone, fewer people would have even known about it. My hubby was involved in politics prior to our move here, and it really is a platform to have all sorts of things said about you...some are lies. Mr Korpan could have taken the high road and ignored it.

[dilligaf]

Mr Korpan could have taken the high road and ignored it.

There is a way deeper issue here, one that has plagued Nanaimo for years. I am glad that Mr Korpan has decided to precipitate this. If he wins or even settles out of court, hopefully we can bring to a close and move on.

[TH2008]

Another news article on the Korpan Lawsuit:

http://www.canada.com/nanaimodailyne...d-5414c029b33b

I agree with this quote:

"So instead of chalking it up to just one of the many unpleasant aspects of politics, Korpan showed how thin his skin really is by launching a lawsuit, which has drawn even more attention to a controversial sticker that hasn't made headlines since it first surfaced about a year ago..."


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TH

[Smokey©]

I have difficulty taking most articles regarding the bumper sticker seriously especially those published in the Nanaimo Daily News.

HEADLINE READ: Mayor's lawsuit draws legal challenge
PUBLISHED : Friday May 02 2008

The only challenge made was a wrestling match between Tony Parkin and Gary Korpan on the day of the grand opening of the New Nanaimo Conference Centre (now name the Port of Nanaimo Centre)
I read the article a few times looking for the " LEGAL " challenge and failed to see one and understand that the bully is usually the one who makes the threat of violence (wrestling match). Tony Parkin could be digging himself a big huge hole. ..

[Smokey©]

Who was the one that sold water front property for a single dollar to build condos? Hmm, I wonder if there was any personal gain or kickbacks there?

The waterfront property issue was not solely authorized by Gary Korpan as an individual or as the Mayor. It was a City decision which was most likely voted on by Council. To single out the mayor is not politically correct as the Mayor and Council members individually cannot make any decisions but a majority of them collectively may when sitting as council.

Personal gain or kickbacks are a strong accusation to make on any person that is elected and proof must be shown beyond doubt. I cannot see any of our council members that would put themselves in the position of gaining personally and especially not of accepting kickbacks.