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I signed my name on this comment – what’s up with not posting it?
http://censurergeneral.blogspot.com/2009/11/alternatives-to-nb-power-theft-on.html
I’ve been following this blog for some time – back when the Irvings fired one of your students and thought it was hard-hitting and poignant initially.
Going into this power debate though – it seems like more of a kleptocratic cheering section – why shouldn’t the people have a say about all this?
Why don’t you explain why you think it’s a good deal, rather than play up faults in the initial counterarguments?
For 5 billion dollars, you’d think it was worth a little debate.
I think we should have a debate, and I am in the process of trying to educate myself and understand this story. A debate involves listening to all sides. Working on that now…