2011-05-02, 01:13 AM
I'm not sure what's so bad about private health. Nobody's losing out on anything, but if you have the ability to pay for extra then why not? Respect has nothing to do with it. Where in the world are the middle class and poor on the same terms as the wealthy? I feel like if we're driving Canadian citizens out of the country for health services, then we must be doing something wrong. I'm certainly not a wealthy person but I don't discount the fact that the rich getting better treatment has been inevitable since the existence of any hierarchical system. The fact these tiers exist show that and the only way to solve this is to somehow have everybody be as rich/poor as the next person which is a little silly.
As for employment, money has to come from somewhere. Businesses need incentive to hire more people, by reducing corporate taxes and increasing the amount consumers have to pay, jobs may be created. HST shouldn't be a problem if you're not against paying more money for public benefit, and I think you are not. HST requires time for the benefits to be reaped. HST is what's going to keep you employed and provide additional jobs for those seeking employment. The government has been getting less revenues and the economic downturn has increased government spending so while HST is bad for you and me as individuals in terms of spending, the benefit of the HST could possible exceed the implications of HST. That aside, it's a shame that Ontario residents can do nothing about their HST. It's quite nice that BC residents have the opportunity to revert taxation back to the 5% GST and 7% PST.
The tax cuts are a response to a plan of reduced spending. If the economy improves, then Canada will be doing well to eliminate debt. The Liberal and NDP party are so busy trying to attain power and appeal to the public with their platform that they have no other choice but to increase taxes. This not only worsens the employment situation, but causes Canada to borrow even more money and build on the debt we currently have. A balance between the citizens and the country is pretty important to me. The NDP and Liberal are definitely sided for the citizens. It's all personal preference really. If the debt lessens and the economy improves, then more money can be allocated to the citizens in the long run.
Of course there will be a cost to help Canadians. Lower taxes, lower prices, higher employment, more benefits all need to have funding from somewhere. Eventually the massive spending (especially the NDP) will catch up with us and Canada will be in for a loop. Just look at the USA and their state after excessive spending.
No vote is ever a wasted vote. Your vote reflects on what you think is most important. If there's a sudden surge in the Green Party's votes, then that's a signal that shows that environmental concerns may be on the rise. Or if in my riding, more people vote Liberal/NDP (unlikely) than last time, then perhaps it shows the community is expecting the Conservative MP to help the community more.
I totally agree; this is what's most important.
It sounds obvious, but don't vote for a party just because somebody else in this thread is voting for them. Just because you like Green and chances are they won't win doesn't mean you shouldn't vote for them anyway. Do some research
In alphabetical order, to get you started:
Conservative
Green
Liberal
New Democratic (NDP)
Edit: Something silly, but in case you didn't know it's bane* not bain.
As for employment, money has to come from somewhere. Businesses need incentive to hire more people, by reducing corporate taxes and increasing the amount consumers have to pay, jobs may be created. HST shouldn't be a problem if you're not against paying more money for public benefit, and I think you are not. HST requires time for the benefits to be reaped. HST is what's going to keep you employed and provide additional jobs for those seeking employment. The government has been getting less revenues and the economic downturn has increased government spending so while HST is bad for you and me as individuals in terms of spending, the benefit of the HST could possible exceed the implications of HST. That aside, it's a shame that Ontario residents can do nothing about their HST. It's quite nice that BC residents have the opportunity to revert taxation back to the 5% GST and 7% PST.
The tax cuts are a response to a plan of reduced spending. If the economy improves, then Canada will be doing well to eliminate debt. The Liberal and NDP party are so busy trying to attain power and appeal to the public with their platform that they have no other choice but to increase taxes. This not only worsens the employment situation, but causes Canada to borrow even more money and build on the debt we currently have. A balance between the citizens and the country is pretty important to me. The NDP and Liberal are definitely sided for the citizens. It's all personal preference really. If the debt lessens and the economy improves, then more money can be allocated to the citizens in the long run.
Of course there will be a cost to help Canadians. Lower taxes, lower prices, higher employment, more benefits all need to have funding from somewhere. Eventually the massive spending (especially the NDP) will catch up with us and Canada will be in for a loop. Just look at the USA and their state after excessive spending.
Sarah Wrote:They don't. A vote for the green party is a wasted vote. Typically a vote for any party besides liberal or conservative is wasted, but this year, strangely, it seems like NDP is taking liberals place. Probably due to all of the attack ads against Ignatieff and the fact that Jack Layton hasn't taken to attacking any other parties (he has one negative ad, though) and he also has a pineappleing rad ass mustache. Either way, I'm happy. NDP has a decent chance of winning, but we need the youth to get off their fat pineappleing asses and put down their controllers to do the right thing.
I will be championing for NDP tomorrow, just as I have been for the last few weeks.
No vote is ever a wasted vote. Your vote reflects on what you think is most important. If there's a sudden surge in the Green Party's votes, then that's a signal that shows that environmental concerns may be on the rise. Or if in my riding, more people vote Liberal/NDP (unlikely) than last time, then perhaps it shows the community is expecting the Conservative MP to help the community more.
FrozNlite Wrote:I haven't done any research into Canada's election tomorrow, but I just wanted to post underscoring Sarah's comment of "do your part tomorrow and VOTE."
I totally agree; this is what's most important.
It sounds obvious, but don't vote for a party just because somebody else in this thread is voting for them. Just because you like Green and chances are they won't win doesn't mean you shouldn't vote for them anyway. Do some research
In alphabetical order, to get you started:
Conservative
Green
Liberal
New Democratic (NDP)
Edit: Something silly, but in case you didn't know it's bane* not bain.