May 2011 – Craig | Ashley

Where do your emails end up?

The short answer is; you never ever know, so treat each one as if you’re telling the world. Countless court cases have come down the wrong way due to so called ‘private emails’ being made very, very public.

The lesser end of the spectrum is just personal or professional embarrassment.

Below is a screen capture of an email that was forwarded to me from a friend who received it from one his friends.

It’s a funny little analogy. But to me, what makes it even funnier is who it’s coming from. Or more correctly, the profession of the originator – a counsellor (sort of a budget shrink).

When the ‘joke’ and the signature are read together it’s a short walk to see this guy is pretty much saying, ‘if your life is fucked, I can’t help you’.

So the lesson for today; learn how to remove your ‘business’ signature when sending unrelated emails.There’s probably others to do with professional misconduct but I’m no expert in those matters.

Dear Mr Keating,
You of all people need no reminding of the importance of the Barangaroo development site. It is more than a once in a generation opportunity, it is a once in history opportunity.

As such there are many with specific interest in the site and the majority of those have profit as their main motivator.

Your role as a guardian of Sydney’s architectural and planning oversight through your commentary in all forms is not only required but is your duty. Resigning your post as Chair of the Design Review Panel is unacceptable.

There is no way you could have anywhere near the influence being outside the decision process of this development. To wit, it is in the national interest that you immediately take whatever steps necessary to reverse your resignation from the aforementioned post and continue to fight for this unique development.

No matter what obstacles are put in your path by politicians, bureaucrats or lobbyists you must as you have always done find creative ways to sidestep their efforts for the good of the residents of Sydney, the state of NSW and the future of Australia.

This is an opportunity for you to leave a lasting legacy. It is up to you if that legacy is of failure or triumph.

Regards etc,

Craig Ashley Russell