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Originally posted by fotze@May 12 2005, 02:52 PM
I think the current vote tallying bidness is the best way. I just don't necessarily think the money transferring part is up to snuff.
Do any of you have a less than exceptional relative that just never can make any money to support themself. (But have a kickass home theatre or vehicle).
Do you guys support them? transferring your money so that everything is equal year after year. Sure you probably help for a couple years, but what if becomes 40 years, isn't about time for some change? Do you think you would have an opinion on how that moeny is spent? What if he is just deciding to get a phd in everything at your expense? NOt a single soul here would continue to foot the bill for that many year and just accept it no questions asked.
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You do know that transfer payments are mostly used to pay for healthcare and education in less prosperous provinces, right? The whole point of equalization is so Canadians can receive relatively equal access and quality of service regardless of which province they live in.
Equalization isn't so other provinces can spend money foolishly on Alberta and Ontario's dime. Thus your analogy of a deadbeat relative with a kick-ass car or home theatre isn't apt.