Your stolen car story is just wild, right?
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So, listen, I'm from the Mountain, right? And I see a lot of things. But this story about the Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner, trying to replace his stolen SUV? That's a Barton Street story, if I ever heard one. His vehicle gets swiped, and instead of, you know, just getting a new car like the rest of us schmucks, the province spent a bunch of time and energy trying to source him a *specific* three-row, eight-seater replacement. People are saying it's a sign of misplaced priorities. You think?
Think about that. While people on the lower city are trying to figure out how to get to work after their car disappears from the curb overnight — maybe on Gage Avenue North or down near the industrial corridor — the provincial government is apparently burning resources to make sure one guy gets his exact preferred ride. It’s not just a little out of touch, it’s a whole different planet. What this tells you is there's a real disconnect between what matters to everyday people in Hamilton and what the folks up at Queen's Park are focused on.
* What This Means for Hamilton: * It shines a light on how some politicians view their perks versus public service. * It's a reminder that car theft is a real issue here, not just for fancy SUVs. * It makes you wonder what else they're spending time on that doesn't help our neighbourhoods.
This isn't about the car; it's about what you prioritize. For a lot of families stretching their paycheques on the Mountain or trying to keep their small businesses open on James Street North, a stolen car is a crisis. For some in government, it seems like a chance to go shopping. That anger is what keeps this city honest, right?
My brother, Dušan, and the crew talk about stuff like this over coffee every morning. Catch their take live at mornings.live.