🚀 go-pugleaf

Tom Ruta wrote:
> 
> I thought (esp.) the rural Canucks would appreciate this one
> as might any other non-resident rural land owners.
> 
> We live full time in one province but have a rural place in
> another province (British Columbia).  Last weekend, a public
> referendum was held to decide upon a parcel tax to allow
> natural gas service.  It was voted down by FOUR STINKING
> VOTES!  Given that natural gas is way cheaper, it surprises
> me somewhat, but that is human nature.
> 
> What _DID_ surprise me, though, is that non-residents of the
> province, despite paying taxes HIGHER than local full time
> residents (they get grants to offset taxes - depends on age,
> etc.) simply CANNNOT vote in  _any_ BC provincial elections
> or referenda of any kind.  In other words, I pay full taxes
> but cannot vote on _anything_ involving my property.
> 
> Hardly sounds fair - does it?

I think it's quite fair to only allow people to vote in one location. If
you wish to vote in BC elections, establish BC citizenship (residency,
whatever) and register to vote there. If you think this is unfair, sell
your second home; most people (who can't afford two homes) would
consider you a spoiled rich kid and tell you to enjoy your good fortune
and quit complaining. Choosing where you will vote is just another
"cost" of your second home; if you can't afford every aspect of owning
it, you should sell it.
-- 
Rick Downer
BCAG I/S, Renton
richard.k.downer@boeing.com

These opinions are not mine, they're Boeing's. Boeing paid me while I 
opined them, so Boeing owns them. But Boeing might not agree with them.