Inexplicable!

It seems that failed Ontario PC candidate Geordie Elms does a new job after all.  He was recently hired by the Hamilton mayor's office to be Bob Bratina's senior advisor on military heritage and protocol.  Now think about that for a moment.

Yes, the Veteran's Square project is important to the city.  And yes, it is important that we recognize those who have served our country in war and peace.  But why Mr. Elms?  Why not a veteran from one of the Hamilton units, like the RHLI?  After their service, especially in Dieppe, you'd think an RHLI veteran would be a better candidate.  This appointment seems more political than practical, especially after Mayor Bob stepped in it during the provincial election campaigns and endorsed a Liberal government, which now sits as a minority.

And before you castigate me for dissing a former commanding officer of the A&SH, a friend of mine happened to be the former commanding officer of that regiment, not too mention several of my schoolmates and former sea cadet (31 LION) comrades.  I have a good deal of respect for them. 

Among the problems I have with it is the fact that a mayor has appointed a former military official, apparently to engage military relations with the city.  I don't recall Bob Morrow doing such a thing. 

Even Sam Merulla was speechless and that guy always has something to say about anything.  And why shouldn't he be speechless?  It's one of those head scratching decisions that makes you wonder what direction he's headed in.  You'd think they'd consider what impression such an appointment leaves.  But of course, things like this aren't considered when a decision of this nature is made.

The next few days will be interesting ones, especially if Bill Kelly actually grows a pair and starts asking the mayor some tough questions, but I know better.  It's just that there are lots of questions that need to be asked, because everything about this is just plain awkward.

I just sum it up with one word:  INEXPLICABLE!