I told the caller that yes, it is important to have up to date equipment in our hospitals, but no, I was not going to give any money because we already paid our provincial taxes and those are SUPPOSED to pay for keeping our hospitals up to date, among other things. 2/5
He agreed with me, but pointed out that under the current circumstances, there is no money coming from the government for the equipment needed, so they are looking to the community to make this happen. 3/5
Again I declined to donate. I told him, if the community keeps stepping up, paying twice for things, then the government is off the hook and they can go on spending our money on things we didn't ask for and don't want, like a War Room and fancy travel for the premier. 4/5
I suggested that the firefighters put pressure on the government and raise the issue with the media so more Albertans know. And that's what I am also doing here. 5/5
