How far does that go?
I think I would prefer my money go towards education rather than Ottawa Senators tickets.
I see giving to Olympic athletes as part of my "entertainment" budget and I think the government run "Own the Podium" is working as our medal counts have soared and would be even higher if we gave more than $1500 per month. Perhaps you can say that entertainment shouldn't be in the hands of the federal government, but there is a minister of state for Sports for a reason.
Yes, I know you can donate to OTP and maybe we can say that it shouldn't be coming from tax dollars but just individual donations. I say I'd give my $10. Perhaps you say not. However, most people wouldn't give their $10 and then scream that our athletes aren't winning anything. As with most cases people demand results, but don't want to pay for them.
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