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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
Thunderball, the cost of a bridge is either going to cost us around $20 million now, or $30 million in the future at the rate in which material costs are rising.
This is the difference between Calgarians on the issue. Some see it as as short-term luxury, others see it as a long-term solution. I see it as the latter.
When it comes down to it, most Calgarians should be able to afford an additional $25 per month for a tax increase. That's five less starbucks on your way to work, or two less packs of cigarettes. Heck, the price you're saving on gas now could probably pay that $25.
No one likes a tax increase, but when it comes down to it, it's $300 a year, which in one of the richest cities on the planet, shouldn't exactly be a problem for most people.
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Sorry to disagree with you, but the argument about digging deeper on taxes like that is something that I strongly disagree with, especially when people are already feeling the pinch in their savings.
The old saying is a dollar here and a dollar there and soon your talking about real money.
We're also talking about projects that the general populous is already showing a strong dislike for, which are the bridges for x million, and the art work for treatment plants. Isn't it the governments job to listen to what the citizens want. If the Citizens don't want these things because it will directly affect their tax burden, then maybe the city should look at cheaper alternatives or not doing them at all.
Its government arrogance like this where the government doesn't listen or makes assumptions that the citizenship will fall in line that topples governments at election time.