[Keith P.]

I watched the dissembling councillor attempt to justify his opposition to this. Even the motion was crafty, putting forward the motion, but then speaking against it. Likely that was to let him argue either side in the future regardless of what the outcome may be. He says he is in favor of density, but he is not in favor of this. He notes the buildings that surround the site, but still tries to sell the idea it is "out of character". Even some of the dullest councillors noted that his position was inconsistent with what is there and positions on other projects. He just doesn't want density in his backyard, or that of his wealthy constituents.

A 5-storey building should not be controversial. It is not a high-rise. The world would not spin off its axis. This is not a quiet, sleepy residential neighborhood. Residents should not be surprised by the proposal. Attitudes like this condemn Halifax to continue to be in the ditch, to continue to push people out into the suburbs, to try to freeze the status quo into amber. Why are we so afraid of change? No vibrant city can be that way.

How hypocritical.