The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Child Poverty

Tom,

First, let me say that government is in most democratic societies a reflection and extension of the populace. Put another way, politicians are voted into office by those who support their political philosophy and agenda(s).

Second, Canada is governed by a Socialist political structure, i.e., government controls the majority of what goes on from healthcare, to food to morals or lack of it. The underlying philosophy of Socialism is that a few select individuals are better able to know what is best for the masses and how to care for them. Basically, Socialism discourages individualism and promotes communism; share and share alike.

Third, one of the major contributors to poverty in Canada; the government being its designer and controller according to the desire of the people, is its universal public Healthcare system. This uncontrollable beast has an insatiable appetite for money and thus it consumes nearly 70% of the nations income. That's why the taxes, both obvious and hidden, many of which are called 'fees', are so extremely high. The cost of living is exorbitant in British Columbia. Consequently, just to make ends meet, wages are also very high for many, particularly those in unions which many (most?) are. But the others who own or work for small business enterprises, such high wages are out of reach. Thus a 'class system' exists, which is inevitable for any type of socialistic political system. Ironically, this is one of the main ideas Socialism boasts will prevent.

Lastly, and MUCH more could be said, the overall social structure with its "fix all" programs are bleeding the people dry of liquid assets. And most of these social programs are designed to promote immorality and those who practice it, e.g., homosexuality, prostitution, drug use, etc. But again, these things are nothing more than an extension of who the majority of people are in Canada. They agree, promote and practice these abominations and demand that money be spent to further their existence or in some cases provide an alleged 'cure'. Additionally, Canadians in general are extremely hedonistic. Recreation is what most people live for. This is not to say that these things are unique to Canada or British Columbia... no, no, no!! But the matter of "child poverty" is one of the consequences of how people think and live and of course demand how the government be run.

The same mentality exists in the U.S. And the current state of affairs and the government run by Barack Obama and his regime is causing similar consequences as have existed in Canada for decades. Of course, the majority of Republicans have moved more to the left (liberal) of a political center rather than right (conservative). They are affectionately known as RINOS (Republicans in Name Only). And thus their proposals are nothing more than dumbed down versions of the Democrats' proposals. In other words, the current majority of both the major political parties here are promoters of Socialism.

That's my