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Old Posted Dec 1, 2018, 10:51 AM
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Hrm... I tend to disagree...

It could be that London, like Paris, could be suffering from being a lackluster tourist destination and this is needed to bolster tourism. This would surely help bring in tourists and their money. It is purely a tourist gadget.
You’re kidding, right?

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Why? I like it. It is a good thing for this good city.
The fact that you like it confirms that it’s a terrible idea.
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