Outrage should be the Canadian reaction to
the current political games. In deposing Paul Martin and
dumping Herb Grey, Jean Chretien proves the only thing that
matters to him is his career. Poor Canada.
Stupid Canada. We are paying to maintain this
comic strip with money Canadians repeatedly say should be spent
on things that matter such as health care, education, the
environment, and yet we re-elect these jokers.
And now comes latest news of Inco's agreement
with Newfoundland over Voisey Bay.
Of course, in this case, we can be certain
the last thing that will be considered by Inco or the Liberals
is the good of our city.
So, if indeed, as the Toronto Star reported,
the federal government will be financing the means for Inco to
finally get Voisey Bay up and working how should we feel here
in Sudbury? A new refinery is not needed. It is not to
Sudbury's benefit nor most of Canada's. This is, as usual, all
about shoring up political votes in Newfoundland for the
Liberals. Sudbury, also as usual, is expendable. What would we
do in revolt? Not re-elect Diane Marleau? Our MP, by the by,
has been very quiet about all this.
Surely the effects of millions spent by
Canadians to redirect ore from Sudbury deserves a tiny
acknowledgement from our member of parliament.
One more blow to a reeling economy. Once
again from the hand of government. If millions are needed to
build a refinery, then let Inco foot their own bill. Do you
think Inco shareholders will pay Canadians back from the
profits?
Laurentian Media president Michael Atkins
once ridiculed me for "whining" about the treatment of the
north by our provincial and federal governments. I was not
sufficiently in touch with "reality therapy" or aware of
"paradigm shifts."
Now that we are down 10,000 people I think a
new pep talk is in order. I would love to read a positive spin
about the fact that my house is now worth $25,000 less than I
paid for it and how the latest federal assault on Sudbury is
justified.
Inco gave a party last weekend. I am sure
they will spend plenty to make the pat on our collective backs
for the years of blood, sweat and deaths seem genuine.
We deserve better from Inco and our elected
officials whether we believe it or not.
Rochelle Hatton
Sudbury