Re: Mistakes of 100 years ago

[davec@ozemail.com.au (David Cowans)]

>
>The real answer is to abolish State Governments, I kid
>you not, there have been suggestions like this in the
>past, forget the abolition of the Senate, just get rid
>of State Governments.  Think of the savings to us long
>suffering tax payers, just for starters.

Although this ng is hardly the place for an extended discussion on
this matter, I heartedly agree with you.   With a population of only
18 million, why do we need 8 governments, many bi-cameral?

David

>  
>We could have a Central Government in Canberra and the
>present Local Government infrastructure to carry out
>most of the functions of the present State Governments.
>The Senate could then become a TRUE State house instead
>of that political mockery that it is. 
>Problem is, ......some people would call it Communism.
>
>Australia, the most over governed country in the World.
>
>Cheers
>
>----Terry Burton
>Alice Springs NT

...........................
David Cowans
Berowra Heights
NSW, Australia
davec@ozemail.com.au

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