I don't mean to steal the thunder of the Fight Blog, but the Mayoral debate Wednesday morning seemed more like two boxers trash-talking one another than two respectful, professional candidates discussing election issues. In fact, I wouldn't have been surprised had the whole thing bubbled over into a battle reminiscent of the 2002 press conference brawl between Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis.
Warning: offensive language and bountiful stupidity...
It was just like that!
Well...maybe not quite. But for two reasonably intelligent individuals who are extremely passionate about Winnipeg, Katz and Wasylycia-Leis sure don't get along. However, I'm still not entirely sure why...
Katz believes crime is a problem in the city. So does Wasylycia-Leis.
Wasylycia-Leis says green initiatives such as composting, recycling, and rapid-transit are of great importance. So does Katz.
Actually, the only area that the two seem to really diverge on is property taxes. Wasylycia-Leis says raise em' two percent to eliminate the infrastructure deficits and more. Katz says that will hurt the most vulnerable and that a property tax freeze creates business, jobs, and promotes future economic prosperity.
And so the tactics continue. But I suppose that is to be expected. After all, boxing is the sweet science.
But no ears were bitten.
ReplyDeleteBut a fun time was had by all.
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