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This graph tells many differnt stories, none of which are definitive, but, it certainly shows how politics can influence to the benefit and detriment of society.
An interesting and somehwat frightening look at politics from an issue standpoint. Red, Blue, Right Left...whatever. It is amazing to look at how people will vote based on perception.
When you hear phrases like "Candaians have spoken" and "the people govern our policy" what does that really mean? The fact is that people do not know much about Climate Change, ALR lands, Port Development or anything else. We do not have the time to understand. We rely (impicently or zomby-like) on the loudest politician who appeals to our sensibilities on any given day.
To achieve real democracy, everyone has to do more than commute..come home and put on the KD and send your kids off to soccer and softball fields (if you can find any)
Some people say that "for sale signs" will be popping up as a result of the "industrialization" of our community.
My for sale sign will be popping up because I do not see any future for my family here. There are lots of us that are completely fed up at being told that we are a farming and fishing community.
Farming and fishing happens in our community but we are not, as a whole, involved in this activity. I respect the history of these activities but I do not know of ANYONE who wishes to participate in them.
We can talk about levels of Government and play the blame game forever but when you get a quick glimpse of reality which highlights some less than stellar decisions and policy over the past few years you have to wonder who is wearing the black hat and who is wearing the white?
To read the very intersting story behind this image please take a look < a href= "http://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/prometheus/archives/climate_change/index.html#001109"> HERE
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Farming is a key part of our identity and must be maintained if not to fend off industrial assault on our way of life.
Long walks on the beach..deep breaths, reading and research, understanding.
I know it can be difficult to understand different points of view. This is really the crux of so many of our problems. Failing to understand or at least show that you are willing to understand a point of view inevitably leads to resentment and the possibility of an endless cycle of inaction.
Unfortunately, we need action in so many areas. Our action should be focused toward ensuring positive outcomes are realized to issues we may not even support. This is a contrarian excercise and an exceptionally difficult path to follow.
The "environmental" playing field is not the only one in which our community plays. We have social and infrastructure needs that allow us to grow, howver painful that may seem to some.
The idea that one community in the GVRD or elsewhere can be exclude from participating in regional and national growth is naive.
I would suggest that if you are unable to deal with the the prospects of what the future will bring that you should consider other options.
When I moved here 16 years ago it was because I could not afford to live in Vancouver. It was not because I wanted to take up farming or fishing as a career.
When I first visited, my realestate agent did not provide me with the "Welcome to South Delta" brochure which as you are suggesting would read "You can't buy if you don't like potatoes and salmon"
My decision to pick this location was based on proximity to the Gulf Islands, access to public beaches and a reasonable commute time to Vancouver. At no time at all did I consider that I was going to move here because the commute would be pleasant because I could marvel at plants growing in the fields in spring and summer and puddles growing in the fields the rest of the time.
I like what I see in South Delta. I understand we are facing incredible challenges.
The "mentality' you refer to suggests that you are taking a position that suggests that you are the only one capable of understanding our collective situation.
That is quite bold and unfortunately not a productive way to deal with our tough issues.
Can someone please help me to understand this mentality? Seriously, I'm not being sarcastic......I just don't get it.
When people are choosing a place to live, aren't their decisions based on being happy with what they see? Therefore, if a person likes the city life, move to Vancouver. If they like the country life, move to Chilliwack. If they like chock-a-block housing, move to Surrey. If they like the industrial life, move to Annacis or Mitchell Island. And certainly, if they DON'T like farming or fishing, then don't move to Delta.
Am I correct in understanding that those who move to a community, not because they like what they see, but because they see it as something else, will never be happy?
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