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Watch: George Smitherman sits down with Xtra
VIDEO / Toronto mayoral candidate on policing, Pride's censorship controversy, development and more
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/ Toronto / Friday, October 15, 2010
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Leading up to the Oct 25 municipal election,
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On Aug 18, we spoke to George Smitherman to get his thoughts on the top issues facing gay and lesbian voters, Pride Toronto's censorship controversy, policing, civil liberties, development, electoral reform and more.
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Reader Comments
Smitherman worse than Ford
Smitherman is no different than Ford- in fact, worse. Even the Star now agrees: "Smitherman may be even worse" than Ford: http://www.thestar.com/news/article/877406--real-pantalone-backers-have-little-choice
Robert Thomson, Toronto Ontario
10/18/10 9:21 PM EST
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impressive
I'm really grateful that Xtra posted this very long interview with Smitherman. While I had already personally made the choice to support him, it's still complicated to make choices in the era of quick sound bytes and manipulative political reporting. I just invested the entire 1 hour 5 minutes to see the entire interview, and Smitherman is clearly a solid, strong, intelligent guy who will benefit the queer community in so many ways. Loved it. Thanks Matt for posting this entire thing and creating a real objective opportunity.
Todd Klinck, Toronto ON
10/19/10 5:21 AM EST
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What's with the audio
It would be helpful if we could hear the questioners questions, and not just Smitherman's answers. Very frustrating to try and pick out their words.
George Smitherman, Toronto ON
10/22/10 2:06 AM EST
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