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Originally Posted by nik-
You don't think that reading a bunch of other posters on a Flames forum might constitute a vocal minority?
The myopia is astounding.
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Sure, I'd say there is probably a less vocal minority for the stadium too (though I dunno about the vocal part vis a vis posting on a niche internet site). It's not what I was arguing. I don't think there's much value being added by one vocal minority being given an extension to spout off more.
Ultimately for me I think the elected reps should vote on it. I don't think folks writing angry letters are raising new points Councillors don't know about at this stage.
They know the populace is divided... they have the facts of the deal... they've been given a mandate to govern. Go vote and make your choice. Turn the page.
If people have more of a systemic issue and feel for example that public spending over X dollars should have a referendum (Kelowna has a process where if __% of people writing in opposition to certain levels of borrowing as a similar formal intervention mechanism in large civic projects) then they should advocate for changes to the system long term.