[roymond]

Originally Posted by brattpowered

More like tradition and pride.

And quality of life.

[roymond]

Originally Posted by mustmove

If it was profitable why did they burn it down twice? Joking. Let's assume it was profitable should tax money go to a profitable private business? Is it OK because they are in a cute historical building that fits a self image of life in VT? Can I have some of your money to run a business if I promise to do it in an old building? Seems most of VT agrees with doing things the way this went. I don't believe it is long term sustainable to spend public money for questionable public good and private gain.

Not sure you need to lecture Vermonters about sustainability. But be that as it may, VT doesn't sound like your kind of place, so you can get back to paving over your yard for a sustainable parking lot.

[mustmove]

Originally Posted by roymond

Not sure you need to lecture Vermonters about sustainability. But be that as it may, VT doesn't sound like your kind of place, so you can get back to paving over your yard for a sustainable parking lot.

Being profligate with tax money in a state that has very little tax base is not sustainable. VT is out of money and out of tax revenue streams.

[vter]

PEOPLE - keep threads ON TOPIC and not turn every one into some sort of political rant. Thank you.