Why are elected officials so opposed to listening to the people they are supposed to represent?
Victoria Coun. Jeremy Caradonna has taken to social media a couple of times lately to blast the Times Colonist, saying that we are “systematically undermining new housing” by reporting on community opposition to new projects.
One theme we hear from readers is that elected officials of all stripes are tuning out the voices of those who disagree with them.But people have a right to express their points of view, especially when they don’t agree with the local council.That does not mean that we are to blame for the housing mess, despite Caradonna saying this about the Times Colonist:
The real issue is this: Yet Caradonna seems to believe that we should make it even harder for people to express their thoughts. We see the differing points of view as a healthy discourse. I don’t agree with everything that we publish and I don’t expect any of you to agree with everything either.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Shawn Mendes' fireside folk number, and 4 more songs you need to hear this weekShawn mendes' 'Why Why Why' is a song you need to hear this week.
Read more »
Why we think so much about the Roman Empire – and why it mattersThe story of the rise and fall of the ancient superpower can be pulled apart, rearranged, and interpreted to fit any number of narratives, and its lessons feel timely in modern geopolitics
Read more »
Why analysts are so often wrong in their economic estimates, and why that’s OKIn March, forecasters expected 25,000 new jobs in Canada. Instead, we lost 2,200
Read more »
Edmonton man faces affordable and accessible housing challenges following management changesGlobal News contacted Jasper Place Wellness Centre but the group did not provide comment.
Read more »
Canadian Soccer Business says ‘new, landmark offer’ aimed at soccer deadlockCanada Soccer did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the CSB proposal
Read more »
Kamala Harris Baits Donald Trump With Biting Comment About His Rally SizesIgor Bobic is a senior HuffPost reporter who covers Congress, the White House, and political campaigns. He can be reached at igor.bobichuffpost.com and is on Twitter igorbobic.
Read more »