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Posted by Steven Hurdle on September 28, 2009
Mayor Young was interviewed on CFAX last Friday (read a summary of it here) talking about infrastructure spending, and I will be interviewed on CFAX this afternoon around 4PM talking about the current situation with the Spencer Road Interchange.
Steven Hurdle said
For those interested in CFAX’s streaming feed, here is the link:
http://www.cfax1070.com/listen.php?callsign=CFAXAM
Sam Snipes said
Listened to the show and thought that you provided a very balanced overview and opinion.
Sackville said
Seriously man. You need to get a life. Is this all you do all day is sit on a computer looking to stir up trouble with people? I bet your the most hated man in Langford. Do you even have a job? If you do, I bet you sit there all day thinking up shit to stir up with people.
I bet your single too. No one would want to be anywhere near someone who has a large following of people who probably want to see him face down in a ditch.
Grab a life or try to enjoy the one you have. Stop being a loser who makes useless crap up to try to extend his worthless 15 mins of fame.
Sackville said
My comment is awaiting moderation? Wow, you don’t even believe in free speech?
Floored.
Herman Surkis said
One question I have not heard or seen asked.
If you or I are even one day late with our property tax payment, we get nailed with a 10% penalty fee.
I wonder how much the big boys are going to get penalized for being years late, and in default?
Also, I don’t ever remember my bank telling me to “pay what you owe, whenever you want”. How about you?
Rhetorical questions, as I think we all know the answers.
agree with Herman said
I thought in a tax assessement review, you paid what was due and if you won your re-assessment, you were refunded the over-payment. Wow, these Bear Mountain non-payment is disturbing. I have only lived here for a short time and am a member at the Health Club at Bear Mountain (love the pool) but my membership is up in December and I will not be renewing my family membership.
Steven Hurdle said
The approval of your comments, Sackville, will likely surprise many long-term readers of Inside Langford, as they doesn’t meet the Comment Posting Guidelines. However, as the “wounded party” of the swear words and invective of your comment, I felt I had the discretion to approve it. With that concept in mind, actually, it occurs to me that people who are the subject of inappropriate comments can be given the option of authorising a comment’s approval. People who feel they’re thick-skinned and would approve anything said about them (Herman, I’m thinking of you) may pre-approve comments directed at them. This would obviously only apply if the subject of the comment has at some point provided me an email address to reach them at.
As to your comments, Sackville:
- I don’t have nearly as much time as I would like for my community involvement. I don’t report on as many meetings as I attend, simply because I do have a life as well and there sometimes simply aren’t enough hours.
- My personal life is my business, as yours is yours, and no comment on either is warranted. That’s the fastest route to ensuring future comments won’t be approved.
- I find it contradictory that on one hand you are being critical of me being involved in my community and sharing with others what I see, but on the other hand you expressed tremendous indignation that your free speech was delayed a few hours because comments on this site are moderated. Is my free speech (free from threats, being sworn at, etc.) not as valuable as yours?
As to the comment moderation, it is applied evenly. In fact, Herman Surkis, who I consider a friend and compatriot, has had more trouble getting his comments approved than any other individual. :)
Herman Surkis said
Sam Snipes: miss your lengthy comments.
Don’t always agree, but usually interesting.
For the record, I don’t always agree with what Steven says. Or even myself after a couple of days reflection, or depending on what others have said.
If anyone cares to check back, I have publicly changed my mind about an issue, if other arguments were thoughtful, logical and polite, and most importantly brought up a point I may have missed.
Cheryl McLachlan said
A good discussion, where people with different skills, knowledge, and life experiences are expressing differing viewpoints and the reasons for those opinions, that can influence or change the opinions of others, is a sign of a healthy democracy. None of us are perfect or all-knowing. New information, or a different take on things, should bring contemplation and the possibility of a changed opinion.
While I can agree or disagree, or not know enough about the issue to have an opinion, with the decisions of Langford Council, what disturbs me consistently is the lack of discussion amongst the councillors. (I even questioned council when they would be discussing the Peace Officer Bylaw, that never went before a committee, and asked why Langford Council does not avail themselves of Committee of the Whole meetings, which are more discussion based meeting of the full council to facilitate discussion between the councillors and allow members of the public on-going input. I never received what I felt was a satisfactory answer to those inquiries.) I realize at times topics have been hashed out in committee, but that does not remove the duty of each councillor to make an informed decision on each and every issue, including ones that did not go before the committee they happen to serve on. Questioning each other and discussing amongst each other would seem to me to be necessary step prior to voting. If a councillor was not at the committee when the topic was discussed, then they are basing their decision on the staff report summarizing the committee meeting, unless there is discussion in council. While Langford staff are hard working and diligent, they can not be expected to summarize every point of view expressed in a committee meeting, some of which can be quite lengthy. It was the councillors, not Langford staff, that were entrusted with the duty to represent the citizens of Langford, and with that duty comes the expectation of working to be well-informed. If I was a councillor, I would want to know the opinions of my peers, and the logic and knowledge that supports those opinions. I would take the opportunity to get elaboration and clarifications by asking questions of the councillors that did serve on the committee. BTW I recommend any citizen wanting input or clarification on an issue to attend the committee meeting (prior to the Public Hearing before council), as that is where I have observed discussions and even the occasional debate occurring.
Herman Surkis said
You mean the occasional, rare debate.
Sorry Cheryl, but you are missing the point. The decisions have been made long before it comes to council for a vote. Either one or two staff or the mayor tell the council how to vote, and it is decided way in advance. That is why Stew never looks up to count the vote, he already knows how it is going to go.
And also sorry, but you are asking for the impossible out here. And possibly a communist, socialist, reactionary style of doing things. You are asking that elected officials act in the best interests of the public, with full consultation of that same public, and with full internal public discussion and knowledge of consequences of their actions.
For shame!