🚀 go-pugleaf

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?

Tom
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