tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post3690876967002637975..comments2024-03-28T19:18:40.387-04:00Comments on Northern Reflections: Ford And FactsOwen Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-48790645056715498642012-02-20T08:15:30.276-05:002012-02-20T08:15:30.276-05:00Remember, Philip, this is the mayor who vowed he w...Remember, Philip, this is the mayor who vowed he would look after the taxpayers best interests -- and who has championed all kinds of cuts to city services.<br /><br />Something is out of joint.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-90419749228879120292012-02-19T17:01:12.011-05:002012-02-19T17:01:12.011-05:00It is appalling when politicians make decisions th...It is appalling when politicians make decisions that do not take into condsideration the best factual information available.<br /><br />It would be wonderful for all our rapid transit was undeground but when the best information possible says it is not cost effective, the appropriate mass transit should be chosen.<br /><br />To build an expensive subway system on the basis "if we build it they will come" is particularly irresponsible when money is in short supply to do all that needs to be done.<br /><br />It is telling that the mayor has not found anyone in the private sector, which is freer to risk its money that those in the public sector, to build a subway on "spec". The mayor should wake up from his dream in the face of this reality.Tossing Pebbles in the Streamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354065895900279070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-37493362208538850032012-02-19T12:09:35.951-05:002012-02-19T12:09:35.951-05:00If readers click on the link which accompanies you...If readers click on the link which accompanies your comment, they can go to the letter you have written.<br /><br />I have no doubt that the TTC is riddled with problems. We have been treated to stories of ticket collectors falling asleep in their booths and drivers texting while driving.<br /><br />But my post dealt specifically with the Scarborough extension and the report which mayor Ford wanted to keep under wraps.<br /><br />For the second time in history, council defied him. A lighter touch could have made his life -- and council's -- a little easier.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-28921396714678499272012-02-19T11:41:55.118-05:002012-02-19T11:41:55.118-05:00It is very easy to quote news snippets from the ma...It is very easy to quote news snippets from the mainstream media, but those of us that have years of experience working with the likes of Gary Webster are more informed due to our experiences. <br />Don't just rely on an editor's pick of newsworthy content...educate yourself to all issues and then you may make a better evaluation. <br />My website shares the experiences of a First Responder who put his life on the line each day for the TTC ridership and the perils faced on the job. <br />Since I am uncertain if I can post my web address here, may I suggest you 'google' 'subwaywayne' for a different perspective?Subway Wayne aka Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362735261336614674noreply@blogger.com