You may be right, that this is a solid plan. I should have been clearer in my original post that my complaint isn't with the position the writer holds. In fact, if I were a resident of Vancouver, I'd probably vote yes on it.

My problem is with the article's attempt to present their side as a fact; that the existence of opposition must be due to some defect in humanity itself, rather than a reasoned stance. It's very patronizing and doesn't help to convince those that need convincing.

When people have a general distrust of the handling of their tax dollars, they often have experience that informs that distrust. One should not summarily discount and ignore that sentiment if they're looking to raise funds.