Editor:
Re: Old-timers need to stop 'gatekeeping' New Westminster
I wanted to take a moment and give a hearty pat on the back to brave letter writer James Plett on his absolute masterclass in educating people on the real issue with our housing crisis and who is truly to blame: the Elderly Illuminati and the gatekeeping!
The sheer power these seniors wield in the Lower Mainland, and especially New Westminster, is terrifying, and the housing market has fallen victim to their evil plans, of retirement and living out the last few years of life with a modicum of dignity after contributing years of tax dollars into the system. The bastards.
Now I know what you're thinking: "Steve, isn't some of this bad policy and government inaction?" To this I say: nonsense.
What, you want the NDP majority government in B.C. to get on top of things like zoning restrictions and building costs? Crazy talk! The Elderly Illuminati won't have it. Next you'll be suggesting that our NDP-affiliated, -sponsored and -endorsed council could use that relationship to perhaps one-time leverage some new policy and/or plans in New West, right?
But has anyone given any thought to how our Community First majority council can advance their own political careers if they're always bothering the NDP with silly concerns like "housing" and "doing what's best for their citizens"? No, of course you haven't, you only think about yourselves.
No, no, James cracked this case wide open. It's old people to blame, and James saw right through the façade of government failure and called out those truly responsible.
Bravo, James!
Steve Yeung
