Be nice
Everyone is welcome to their own opinions, on their own posts. Please don’t use other peoples posts to vent your frustrations and personal antipathetic (bad) opinions. Especially if the post is simply informing of an event.
The poster is not responsible for the government mandates, and wherever you like them or not, the mandates are there for a reason. Accept them or not, that is your choice, and no one is saying you don’t have a choice.
But as adults we all should know, by now, that choices have consequences. And consequences are not always what we like.
If you don’t like the system, try coming up with a better one. I dare you. But don’t take it out on innocent people, please. THAT creates division more than anything else.
Be nice! Or face the consequences. ☝️♥️
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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