(This
column was published in the North
Shore News on
July 12, 2000)
Federal Liberals could have a nice Day
By Leo Knight
THERE'S
a new face in Canadian politics today.
With
the total victory on Saturday, members of the Canadian Alliance
sent a clear message for change in electing Stockwell Day saying
the status quo is no longer acceptable.
This
is also a clear message to the federal Liberal party of Jean
Chretien as well, although, I suspect their demonstrated
arrogance will preclude them from recognizing it.
For
an example of their arrogance and the disdain in which they hold
the good folks of the North Shore, let's consider some recent
correspondence.
Two
weeks ago, I discussed the possible ramifications for this
country with a Stockwell Day led Alliance party. In that column,
I referred to a National Post piece written by Warren
Kinsella criticizing Day for suggesting that political
correctness should not drive the level and nature of debate in
this country.
Kinsella,
you'll recall, ran on the North Shore during the last federal
election and was sent back to Ontario, cap in hand, to
contemplate what happens in the West when an eastern
carpetbagger comes looking for a seat in the Commons.
Now,
the column itself wasn't about Kinsella, though doubtless he
thought it was. Nevertheless he sent me an e-mail which resulted
in my obvious response. Evidently, he became more exorcised by
my response and threw some more electronic scatology my way.
To
demonstrate the pure, unadulterated arrogance of the Libs, here
are the e-mails reprinted verbatim, spelling errors and all
language intact. I won't comment further on what Kinsella said.
I'll
leave you to decipher and decide.
I
have left Kinsella's e-mail address in the content in the event
any of you wish to send your compliments.
First
message:
From:
Warren Kinsella wkinsella@mcbinch.com
To:
Leo Knight lknight@direct.ca
Re:
Your Column
"You
are a press secretary for Reform/CCRAP, you chrome-domed
troglodyte. The Grits will wipe the floor with Mr. Day, or
whoever CCRAP dredges up. The question will then become what
bulls**t the likes of you will dredge up to explain it all to
your minuscule readership. It'll be fun to read.
Go,
Stock, go!
Warren
Kinsella"
Well,
that was clear as mud wasn't it? Here's my response.
From:
Leo Knight lknight@direct.ca
To:
Warren Kinsella wkinsella@mcbinch.com
"Does
this mean you're not coming back for another crack at a North
Shore riding Warren? Gee, those 62 people who voted for you are
going to miss you. Write again if you can think of something
intelligent to say. Although, I do realize the trouble that
gives you. It must be difficult to be unintelligible and
illogical at the same time.
Have
a nice Day!
Leo
Knight
Well,
evidently, Mr. Kinsella doesn't appreciate sarcasm. Here's his
next salvo.
From:
Warren Kinsella wkinsella@mcbinch.com
To:
Leo Knight lknight@direct.ca
"I
got close to 20,000 votes, last time I checked, which is more
than -- say -- a baldie crypto-fascist would get in similar
circumstances. Doing much photography work for Paul Fromm
lately, by the way? See you on the battlefield, loser. Oh yes, I
forgot. Your e-mail provides me with plenty of evidence to
suggest what libel lawyers call "malice." So I look
forward to your next monosyllabic attempt at commentary in der
Sturmer!
W"
Apparently,
Warren has a thin skin. Well, I couldn't let a good opportunity
pass. My response:
From:
Leo Knight lknight@direct.ca
To:
Warren Kinsella wkinsella@mcbinch.com
"Do
I detect a veiled threat in this communication Warren? Oh dear,
I wonder what lawyers might make of "baldy crypto
fascist?" Hmmmmm. Actually, Warren, your childishness is
quite funny. I might consider reprinting it word for word to
help show the voters of the North Shore what a good decision
they made. BTW, there's every chance Ted White won't run again,
so the seat may well be open if you want to give it another
crack. Now that would be entertaining.
PS
I don't know Paul Fromm and from what I've heard about him and
read of his, I don't think I'd like to get to know him. But that
realization might just force you to understand you might be in
error with some of the leaps of logic you seem to make about me.
Do
have a nice day.
LeoKnight"
To
which, Kinsella replied:
From:
Warren Kinsella wkinsella@mcbinch.com
To:
Leo Knight lknight@direct.ca
"Go
soak your head, fatso."
And you wonder why it's hard to raise the level of debate in this country.
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