'Tis true
One can fall on one's sword for honour. One can also do it for $80,000 per year.
Unfortunately, I don't think you can do it for both reasons simultaneously.
D I Gilks, South Grafton
Some salient issues
Supporters of Mr Cansdell seem to overlook some salient issues.
Firstly, Mr Cansdell chose to represent the interests of Clarence constituents. Secondly, he has been generously rewarded for doing so with a substantial salary and perks of office including a taxpayer-funded study tour of which the benefits to this community remain obscure.
Mr Cansdell did the job for which he was paid and what was expected of him, as do thousands of public servants who also work for their community and whose efforts are not advertised.
In addition, I note that Colin Wiblen asks that correspondents "stick to the facts and comments without the name-calling" (DEX 21/9/11). Mr. Wiblen, perhaps you should practise what you preach. In the same letter you describe another contributor as "a worn out Labor sympathiser".
Mr Wiblen has failed his own test, and soiled his own nest.
Al Glenn, Maclean
Source: Letters, The Daily Examiner, 1/10/11
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