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NWBR, service for drivers' licences, etc. has gone down since they were privatized. Do you think that the mail must be privatized? -- nm

Posted by zork Dec 22 '09, 12:10

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It partway is already - Fedex, UPS, etc. For reasons of universal service, I'd say it shouldn't be completely privatised but the more profitable - Roger More Dec 22, 12:15 2
- that's not Canada Post being (partly) privatized but the existance competitors -- nm - zork Dec 22, 12:17 1
  - A big chunk of the market is served by the private sector. Why shouldn't it be the same for alcohol sales? -- nm - Roger More Dec 22, 12:20
and call me socialist or communist but I much rather those profits subsidize taxes than line the pockets of a small number of people (who may or - zork Dec 22, 12:15
I would be up for that debate. - Name Withheld By Request Dec 22, 12:14 6
- To add, there sometimes comes a point when it makes perfect sense to hand off a Crown to the private sector because things have changed. - Name Withheld By Request Dec 22, 12:17
- I disagree that the burden needs to be on the gov't to demonstrate why they need to do something. - TFox Dec 22, 12:17 2
  - I can think of at least one good reason? Practical and accountable gov't? - Name Withheld By Request Dec 22, 12:41
  - The consumer benefits and innovation that arise from competition, for one. - Roger More Dec 22, 12:26
- according to your original reply there should be no debate. -- nm - zork Dec 22, 12:16 1
  - Where? When I said that there needs to be a reason to be in the liquor business? -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Dec 22, 12:21

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