Normally I'm in a pretty festive mood around Canada Day, but this year not so much. I don't have my new flag up. I don't have my celebration plans set in stone. I wonder if it's the HST (Help Save Toronto) tax which gets implemented for our Canadian Birthday. I'd appreciate it if someone could tell me what is wrong with Dalton McGuinty's brain? You know if he was really trying to be a nice politician he'd have lowered the percentage a couple of points.
I really believe that these politicians should have their salaries more in line with the rest of us so that they feel the sting of new taxes. Now make no mistake, it's true that over 80% of items will not be affected and booze should actually be cheaper. But having your living expenses increase 8% across the board is a tough pill to swallow one that politicians won't notice because of their gynormus salaries and of course the accompanying INDEXED pensions.
But ultimately what do they care about you??
Phil 4 Council
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