This past Monday, I had an editorial cartoon published in my hometown newspaper, The Hamilton Spectator.My cartoon was drawn in response to the following article:
| No tax relief for Flamborough |
Here's a little snippet:
Angry Flamborough residents are plotting a tax revolt after council reaffirmed a controversial decision to take away the suburb's subsidy.In an 8-7 decision, council voted last night to share $4 million in slot revenue instead of keeping it in Flamborough. The move means a tax increase of up to 9.8 per cent in parts of Flamborough -- more than double the rest of Hamilton.
"The war is on," a livid resident called as the crowd booed the close decision. "Shame, shame."
Anyone who has ever visited a casino is probably familiar with the "Flamin' Sevens" slot machines. The goal of this game is to line-up a 7-7-7 of matching colours to win the jackpot. With this in mind, please pardon my pun ...
"Flamborough Slots" in The Hamilton Spectator (Monday, April 28, 2008).
Click the above image to see the full cartoon.
Stay TOONed!- Mike Cope
