There have been many comments about the Vancouver
Sun story on the weekend where columnist David Baines questions the management
of the Rick Hansen Foundation. Baines, who took a recent buy-out from the Sun,
took 4,100 words to examine the foundation, specifically the 25th anniversary
celebration. In his story, Baines also looks at Hansen’s compensation.
Hansen declined to be interviewed for the story. In
an earlier blog I said — and I still believe — he needs to publicly respond.
Many of the comments I have heard say Hansen really hasn’t done anything wrong.
Perhaps Chris Minchau summed it up on Facebook best:
"I glanced through the article and my mind soon
glazed over. I once had a college instructor, who said "Figures lie - and
liars figure". The reporter throws out a lot of numbers, and implies
wrong-doing without directly naming names. Looks like a straight up hatchet job
to me, a final farewell from a mean spirited reporter, who apparently just
announced his retirement. I figure when the reporter has raised even 1 percent
of what the Rick Hansen Foundation has over the past 25 years, then he gets to
complain!”
What do you think? Is the piece justified? Do you
think Hansen is hiding from something? Or is the story so out in left field and
unfair? We really want to know!
PLEASE VOTE ON THE TOP RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGE.
We are going to close voting Thursday. So please
have your say.
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