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Originally Posted by FLAMESRULE
"Danielle's Dividends" are just as dumb as Ralphs Bucks. I'm sure EVERYONE here likes driving on decent roads, having reliable and high quality healthcare, a better education, and saving for the future. This moronic idea cost them ANY chance at my vote. It is nothing more than pandering to sheeple in this province.
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The Alberta government is already spending too much money on healthcare compared to other provinces. Why should they spend more? I didn't realize the roads were in such terrible conditions, do you want them paved in gold? I always hear about the "huge infrastructure deficit" that Alberta has, but most of this is about wasting money on expensive projects that are not necessary (like a high-speed train between Calgary and Edmonton). The WRA has already stated they would put 50% of any surplus in the Heritage Fund so saving for the future is not the problem. From hearing from the likes of Slava and others you would think Alberta is a 3rd world country.
The fact is that some people rather have the government babysit them and make their money decisions for them. I would love them to give me part of the surplus so I can decide what to do with the money. The government already has a lot of my money, why is everyone so eager to give them more of it? Maybe the government needs to start up a paypal account so people who don't feel they are paying enough taxes can donate more to the government. Though I doubt any of the higher spending and higher taxes supporters would donate, because it's only a good idea if they are spending other people's money.