YOU SAID IT: Politicians picking our pockets (opens original article in a new tab)

The article features letters to the editor criticizing government spending and taxation, with one letter accusing politicians of exploiting taxpayers and another sarcastically praising the Liberal government for the poor economy.

• Critics argue that all levels of government treat taxpayers as a bottomless pocket for funding infrastructure and other projects.
• A letter calls for stopping funding for special-interest groups and costly projects like the Alto high-speed rail.
• Another letter sarcastically praises the Liberal government for having the worst economy in the G7.