Jesus- I can't imagine what would've been more terrifying for this 'male escort'.. seeing the second man waiting, or seeing Boy George's grinning mug when he initially arrived.
Coincidentally, if they ever make a 'Battle of the Planets' movie, BoyGeorge's should play Zoltron.
I agree that public transit and basic city services like snow removal should certainly take priority. I just like my city to have some art, and if they must save money there to keep our city service running smoothly- sure, reduce the funding. Cutting it by 100% is a gesture that bothers me as a tax payer and citizen.
I don't think this would have a huge impact on Bluesfest, but considering the amount of money Bluesfest brings into Ottawa, it's ridiculous that they would retract support.. The real sting is on the smaller, younger festies- that need the funding to operate at all.
My Gramps joined the Polish army 6 months before Germany invaded, at 19. He talks about it pretty candidly; he said he didnt sleep for the entire (11 day) defense. He spent the rest of the war in work camps in Germany and Norway.