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Originally Posted by rubecube
So is Edwards actually going to be living in London? How much time is he going to spend there vs. in Canada? Because if he's still using Canadian public services and not paying taxes on him then IMO, he's a bigger sponge than someone who doesn't work and collects welfare cheques.
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lol
(I know it's unpopular to defend rich people, and I'll get crucified for it, but here goes anyway)
The average Canadian receives what? about $100,000 worth of public services per year? (considering roads, schools, hospitals, policemen, etc, etc)
The average Canadian pays about $10,000 - $20,000 into the system per year (based on tax rates for the average income). Let's use generous Alberta numbers and say that the average household earns $100,000 per year. In that case, they are contributing maybe $30,000 - $40,000 per year.
Someone like Edwards is paying anywhere from a few hundred thousand to (more likely) at least 7 digits per year in taxes. He pays way more than he receives, so that people like you can receive way more than you contribute.
That's the nature of the system.
Say what you want about him leaving, but suggesting that he is spunging off the system worse than someone on EI?
Can you possibly be that blind and obtuse?