Need solid examples of disastrous results of privatization of public works...

[tk2kewl]

40. I guess we each see the world differently...

...some maybe more optimistically or idealistically (you might say naive) others more self-centered and pessimistically.

You use the terms "numerous" and "some" when referring to the civil servants that you think aren't up to snuff. I have used the term "most" when referring to the ones that I think are in it for more than just themselves. I never said their are "none" or "few" that are sub-par - I simply think most are in it to be constructive within their community.

I have worked 15 years in public service and 9 in the private sector during my career, so my opinions are hardly naive. I can also attest to the fact that the portion of sub-par performers I have encountered in the private sector is no less than it is in public service.

The bottom line on this deal is that they don't want to be seen as raising taxes to close a budget gap and they don't have the courage to make other cuts, so they want to sell these STPs, relinquishing public control, and creating a defacto higher tax in the form of increased rates paid into the private sector. All progressives should be able to agree on this.