I agree.
I also find John McComb in the evening, heavily pro-Liberal. But that's what makes the professionals (eg. Rafe, Good Jr., and Philip Till) stand out. It's their ability to question everything, yet stay neutral. Well, most of the time.
But back to the MSP argument.
My point is that anyone with a 'decent' job (let's say, for instance, any salaried individual) is likely to find the MSP premium increase financial managable -- regardless of whether or not, the MSP is 'built into' their contract or not. On the other hand, hourly wage earners, on average, will have a heck of a time trying to fit a 50% 'tax' increase into their budget.
This is not equal.
And finally, let me make this clear: I am not against the general direction the Liberals want to take us (that is, reducing provincial debt) however, it is the speed and unyeilding determination with which he intends to do it. Rafe put it best the other day: "You don't decide to buy a new car in two years at all costs, at the expense of your family's welfare. You set a goal, do your best to meet it under given financial conditions, and make adjustments to your plan as necessary." [paraphrased, but close to the original]
I also find John McComb in the evening, heavily pro-Liberal. But that's what makes the professionals (eg. Rafe, Good Jr., and Philip Till) stand out. It's their ability to question everything, yet stay neutral. Well, most of the time.
But back to the MSP argument.
My point is that anyone with a 'decent' job (let's say, for instance, any salaried individual) is likely to find the MSP premium increase financial managable -- regardless of whether or not, the MSP is 'built into' their contract or not. On the other hand, hourly wage earners, on average, will have a heck of a time trying to fit a 50% 'tax' increase into their budget.
This is not equal.
And finally, let me make this clear: I am not against the general direction the Liberals want to take us (that is, reducing provincial debt) however, it is the speed and unyeilding determination with which he intends to do it. Rafe put it best the other day: "You don't decide to buy a new car in two years at all costs, at the expense of your family's welfare. You set a goal, do your best to meet it under given financial conditions, and make adjustments to your plan as necessary." [paraphrased, but close to the original]