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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
I know it is hard to believe but it is true, the worst thing that could happen would be for a return to the early 90's Klein style cutbacks resulting in poor social services and a population which costs the government more in the long run.
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At this point I would say it is simply delusional to think that Alberta would ever cut back to what existed in terms of spending during the Klein years.
Keep holding on to the stupid idea that any cuts will create a problem, and that we should spend, spend, spend till our deficit is similar to what Ontario has, and Alberta has HUGE burden in terms of trying to trim it and not even knowing where to start.
The government is there to provide essentials services, and in Alberta's case, because there is a lot of money to go around, they can afford to spend more on 'other' stuff, like arts. But when you start running over budget, you start cutting back on non-essential services. Like a museum.
If the people of Alberta want a museum, they should be TAXED to get one. If they want other non-essential services, they should BE TAXED accordingly in order for those services to be provided. You simply can't keep spending, spending, spending, and not increase taxes in pay for the spending. Look at the US.
And the PCs have shown no intention of slowing spending.