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Originally Posted by Agamemnon
It seems like a lot of the equalization issues stem out of whether or not you believe you're a Canadian first or an Albertan first. If you're an Albertan first, then of course it should p**s you off that 'your' wealth is being stolen. If you're a Canadian first, then its just spreading the good (great) fortune of oil/hot economy around to everyone.
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I don't think that Alberta's wealth is being stolen. I don't like seeing other provinces ****ing their money away in poorly run programs or excessive public hand-outs and then have them recieve money from Alberta. Especially when I think the money could be used in this province for better uses than it does in the have-nots in many instances.
I can't say I have all that much sympathy for those in the Maritimes being unable to maintain a decent economy or Quebec ensuring everybody and their dog gets hand-outs.
I also find it a bit annoying that after all the money Newfounland has recieved the outcry from its citizens when it appears they might not get special treatment for their Oil. Seems like perhaps it isn't only Albertans putting their province ahead of the country