Re: 鈥淛ames departs after report says he improperly claimed benefits,鈥� May 17.
Apparently, former legislature clerk Craig James鈥� sense of entitlement led him to believe it was allowable to purchase a $600 shirt, $2,000 worth of luggage and a $1,000 suit. This on top of a load of liquor and a $13,000 wood splitter.
The final report is out and has confirmed the misuse of public money for personal use. James immediately retired, stating he has had enough of being vilified and publicly ridiculed. I believe a quick look in the mirror is warranted here.
Under no circumstance does this pass any smell test as being legitimate with the taxpayers of B.C. I eagerly await the final chapter to close when the minister of finance receives repayment of the $258,000 allowance he was given but not entitled to receive. Perhaps former Speaker Bill Barisoff will assist in the repayment or, since James loves that wood splitter so much, just sell it back to him for $258,000.
Wayne Messer
Saanich
