Posted Apr 27, 2008, 4:59 AM
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On Guard For Thee
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Essex County
Posts: 1,007
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I have no use or time for McCarthy. Assumptions were made by some based on my posts that I somehow support that particular councillor--which is far from the case. In my formitive years--before amalgamation--Flamborough politics was dominated by an insular and connected "few" in true small-town fashion. Sadly, there has been some spillover into the present day--and it will take some years for people like Margaret McCarthy and McMeekin to disappear. Playing the OLG card all these years after amalgamation is pure politics--though I certainly appreciate the input of posters who suggested compromises to the situation. Fair to say if the money was suddenly flowing away from Hamilton to some other municipality that there would be a vocal few raising their voices--it's inevitable. Nonetheless, I would bet (sorry for the pun) that many of these self-righteous types were the same ones dead set against gaming when it was first introduced in Ontario--they'd have been aghast at the thought of a "gambling parlor" in the midst of UEL territory. Doesn't take long when the dollars roll in for minds to magically change.
As for taxation--I think it's fair to say we probably disagree to some extent on the issue of area rating--in fact I know we do, but this isn't the time or place for that argument.
Correct you are, however, most of these issues will even out in time. There is some truly breathtaking beauty in Flamborough--issues aside you are blessed to have it included--intact--as part of the new city.
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