Royal Wedding - The poll. - Page 5

Margaret Pilkington · 13-02-2011, 10:05

I haven't posted much in this thread because I have already expressed my opinion in the Market Hall one(I think)....but for the record, I voted with the 'No' gang because in these times of financial austerity, I think it is wrong to cut services(I would rather have the public conveniences open, than a pointless party to celebrate a Royal Wedding) and then splurge public money on something like this.........again, it is like going to the pictures when you have no food in the house.

Must be the influence of my Methodist/Catholic upbringing.......the one where you choose essentials over the fripperies.

jaysay · 13-02-2011, 10:29

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Originally Posted by cashman

well none have had the balls to post, which i regard as gutless.

Think Kate would have big problems in that department cashy

Alan Varrechia · 13-02-2011, 10:31

Big fat NO from me. Money would be better spent on more important things.

garinda · 13-02-2011, 10:34

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Think Kate would have big problems in that department cashy

I think Cashy's referring to those who voted that HBC should spend money on this wedding celebration, who don't live in the borough, but who haven't posted why. Which of course is their right. Though it would be interesting to know their reasoning.

jaysay · 13-02-2011, 11:18

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Originally Posted by garinda

I think Cashy's referring to those who voted that HBC should spend money on this wedding celebration, who don't live in the borough, but who haven't posted why. Which of course is their right. Though it would be interesting to know their reasoning.

G my post was tongue in cheek mate, pointing out gender

cashman · 13-02-2011, 11:45

well 6 have voted YES now, strange how only 2 of em live here n have to pay fer it.

Wynonie Harris · 13-02-2011, 11:46

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Originally Posted by katex

They have already posted by voting, Cashy .. not like it's secret .... anyone can see who has voted one way or the other.

There are quite a few people who have voted 'no' that don't live in Hyndburn too.

OK, Kate, I voted no because at a time of massive cuts in local government spending, to waste money on fripperies like this is farcical and an insult to cash-strapped council taxpayers, just as flashdance happenings and Victorian swimming on Broadway and all the other pseudo-artistic junk that has been inflicted on the town recently is.

Plain enough for you, Kate?

garinda · 13-02-2011, 11:48

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Originally Posted by cashman

well 6 have voted YES now, strange how only 2 of em live here n have to pay fer it.

Yes, a vote from Spain.

garinda · 13-02-2011, 11:56

Let me make it clear, every single member is entitled, and indeed very welcome to vote in this poll. From Burnley to Beijing....press your buzzers now!

However, since the thread is about whether Hyndburn Council should be spending tax payers' money on public celebrations, regarding this wedding, personally I'm more interested in local public opinion. Which can be assessed because it's an open poll.

So far, it seems the vast majority of people whose council tax will pay for it, don't seem very keen, to say the least.

Wynonie Harris · 13-02-2011, 12:21

Well, the reason I voted is that, although I no longer live in the area, I still regard myself as an Accy lad and I care very much about what happens to the town and, its surroundings.

Incidentally, the reason why I didn't post my views originally was because it's a no-brainer - obviously it's sheer folly to squander public money on Royal Weddings when basics like public toilets are being closed down - and I assumed that the few who voted in favour were being tongue-in-cheek or just wanted to be controversial.

garinda · 13-02-2011, 12:37

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Well, the reason I voted is that, although I no longer live in the area, I still regard myself as an Accy lad and I care very much about what happens to the town and, its surroundings.

Incidentally, the reason why I didn't post my views originally was because it's a no-brainer - obviously it's sheer folly to squander public money on Royal Weddings when basics like public toilets are being closed down - and I assumed that the few who voted in favour were being tongue-in-cheek or just wanted to be controversial.

Not having a go at anyone.

You posted your view, and gave your vote.

Like you say, you're back here very often. Everyone on this forum will have some connection to the area, and their votes are welcomed too.

Though since those who voted yes are in a very small minority, it would be interesting to know their views on why they think local taxes should be spent on this jamboree. Seeing as it won't be them coughing up the dosh for it.

garinda · 13-02-2011, 12:41

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I still regard myself as an Accy lad

You probably spend more time in Accy than your childhood bezzy.

Since he relocated Britcliffe Towers to Ossy.

Wynonie Harris · 13-02-2011, 12:42

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Originally Posted by garinda

Not having a go at anyone.

I know you're not, Gary. I just didn't want anyone to think I was wimping out by not posting my views originally.

I may be a lot of things, but I'm not mealy-mouthed...unlike a lot of political posters on this forum.

garinda · 13-02-2011, 12:45

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

I know you're not, Gary. I just didn't want anyone to think I was wimping out by not posting my views originally.

I may be a lot of things, but I'm not mealy-mouthed...unlike a lot of political posters on this forum.

Yes, it seems our councillors have no views one way or the other, on how council taxes are being planned to be spent, marking the occasion of Wills taking Kate up the aisle.

cashman · 13-02-2011, 12:48

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Originally Posted by garinda

Yes, it seems our councillors have no views one way or the other, on how council taxes are being planned to be spent, marking the occasion of Wills taking Kate up the aisle.

Par fer the coarse, then they scratch heads as to why so few vote these days.