Comment 32840

By A Smith (anonymous) | Posted August 17, 2009 at 01:29:19

Jason >> If local roads and highways provide a valuable service to the city, why can't the city charge enough in tolls to cover the costs of running them?

If you want really LRT you will probably get it. Just keep in mind that whenever you get something that benefits you, it always comes with a cost. Hamilton as a whole is currently a net recipient of taxpayer dollars and this free money isn't turning us into an economic powerhouse.

As an example, ever since the east end of Hamilton received it's benefit of getting a nice new highway, this area of the city has seen the smallest increases in property values. Therefore, to the extent that people in the east end did not pay the full monetary cost associated with their new infrastructure, they did ultimately pay (may even account for flood damage/costs in the east end).

Romans 12:20

On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."

Does anyone think that Hamilton residents will "win" by getting the most money from the government (other taxpayers)? In fact, the opposite will be true, we will lose. Therefore, stop whining about free stuff, start worrying about whether or not we are leeches and let God deliver the wealth (economic and overall quality of life) that we all desire. In order to get, you must give. Is Hamilton worried about giving or just taking?

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