Like many people, I enjoy a good hamburger. My friend was recently telling me about a new chain in Ontario called Union Burger. He also turned me onto a story posted in Goderich where local businesses were actually protesting the potential introduction of Union Burger to their town. That another business would think more competition is a political issue highlights how twisted our political culture in Ontario has become.
In Ontario, we are spoon fed our freedom from various forms of government and and by those with political privilege. We have lost our collective understanding of what it means to be enterprising. Too often, we look for politics to defend our vested interests instead of competing openly in good faith. Instead of trying to be the best, some restaurants in Goderich (The Burger Bar and Goderich Grill) fear competition. The next time I’m in Goderich, I’ll make sure to avoid The Burger Bar and Goderich Grill.
