βbut @youseepeeYYC, the families who earn much more than median income donβt need subsidized childcare as badly, they can afford to pay out of pocket, and therefore shouldβ
Someone, probably.
Letβs briefly examine why this is the wrong way to look at a social program.
When a service is universal and benefits *everyone* it is more difficult for politicians to play identity politics and wedge issues to divide people over cutting it.
Thatβs why *universal* programs are so much more powerful than boutique programs.
"The first debate of Edmontonβs mayoral election was a spirited affair, featuring a current of combativeness, a no-show candidate and plenty of ideas on how to invigorate the cityβs beleaguered economy. "
Now I want to see a sort of buddy-cop show with @aaronpaquette and @AndrewKnack going around #yeg helping people, & generally making the world a better place.
Every episode some Dark Money βDr. Clawβ type figure tries some evil scheme that gets thwartedβ¦