Post by Struth on Apr 22, 2023 8:49:57 GMT 8
The Editor
The Cairns Post
“Council is a business,” says Councillor Eden, (Highest rate rise in decade, 22/04). But it’s not.
Businesses cannot force people to buy their product, without the choice to buy those services elsewhere or not buy them at all.
When governments tax citizens more during inflationary periods it further suppresses economic recovery.
Councillor Pyne speaks of, “… delivering services that a council should.” There’s a big difference between should and must.
“Musts” would include water reticulation, sewerage, garbage collection, and local roads.
“Should” is entirely arbitrary, non-essential and depends on the viewpoint of the individual.
If the Council wanted to help the economy recover, it would delete the “shoulds” until times improve.
(111words)
Peter Campion
Tolga
The Cairns Post
“Council is a business,” says Councillor Eden, (Highest rate rise in decade, 22/04). But it’s not.
Businesses cannot force people to buy their product, without the choice to buy those services elsewhere or not buy them at all.
When governments tax citizens more during inflationary periods it further suppresses economic recovery.
Councillor Pyne speaks of, “… delivering services that a council should.” There’s a big difference between should and must.
“Musts” would include water reticulation, sewerage, garbage collection, and local roads.
“Should” is entirely arbitrary, non-essential and depends on the viewpoint of the individual.
If the Council wanted to help the economy recover, it would delete the “shoulds” until times improve.
(111words)
Peter Campion
Tolga