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The situation as I see it is as follows...
Those at the top of BW have indulged in a propaganda campaign for the last 5 years (or more), at the tax payers expense, to convince everyone that they have been doing a wonderful job running the canals.
In reality the 'Ivory Towers Brigade' have been filling their bank accounts and pension funds with boaters and taxpayers money. If that meant decimating the numbers of skilled and knowledgeable staff at BW regional offices to enhance their bonuses, then that's what has happened. They don't care. Greed is their only motivation........
In complete contrast I would suggest Tom, Allan and the other contributors on this site are motivated by the desire to see the canal system survive (and hopefully flourish) for another 200 years. Money doesn't enter in to this; none of them make a penny from this site as far as I am aware.
Speaking personally, allowing BW propaganda to go unchallenged does not sit well with someone brought up in the 60's; besides The Cut is my home and it is being threatened by these 'looters in suits'.
Regards
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