Average Melbournian's are told they need to get used to: tolls on public roads; synthetic grass for children's playgrounds; recycled water for drinking; high density development shadowing every suburb; living in flats because land is made so expensive etc etc. Just remember that none of these restrictions will apply to those who can pay - such as the politicians and leaders that call for them. Just remember that all these problems are by-products of an addiction to growth. Just remember that our government encourages this degradation because growth is the only short term fix that will pay the interest on public, corporate and private debt. Just remember, that regardless of how much quality of life we sacrifice, growth is unsustainable. One day we may get leaders who will realise the need to plan for improvement instead of growth.
Stephen Digby
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