Raise the Hammer
The Hamilton Poverty Project
By Trey Shaughnessy
Mar. 18, 2006
Editorial Cartoon: The Hamilton Poverty Project
It's important we communicate with groups such as HPD [Hamiltonians for Progressive Development]. There shouldn't be anything not open." -- Councillor Sam Merulla, commenting on the fact that Richard Gilbert's peak oil report to City Council still has not been released
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By Ms Z Turner
Posted 10/5/2006 11:50:42 AM
I enjoyed the Hamilton Poverty Project, editorial cartoon and wish to see more of such.
For a more definitive piece of art imitating life, this image could be altered to reflect a single mother (with children alongside) being refused access to the food bank drive-through because of a "no car = no service" policy. Meanwhile, a neighbouring Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal building's drive-through-window attendant hands money to a landlord driving his limousine!
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