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The Canadian side is relatively developed (vs american side) and an economic engine (tourism, jobs, wines). Your parent commenter's point I believe is that the
by eumenides1 8y ago
The Canadian side is relatively developed (vs american side) and an economic engine (tourism, jobs, wines). Your parent commenter's point I believe is that the federal/state/local government has failed the local people in investing and developing a local economy in the area. Both sides have essentially the same resources (the falls), but one side is doing better (economically) than the other.
- philipov 8y agoAnd the point made by (now) parent is that a preference for less resource exploitation and economic development can be a lifestyle decision, not a failure of governance. Not everyone wants to turn their town into a tourist hub.
- 0xcafecafe 8y agoThank you. That was what I was trying to say.
- bitcoinisqueen 8y agoThere's that word "exploitation". Another way to phrase it is "utilization". Some people like chocolate, some like vanilla flavored ice cream instead. The fact remains that: - More people have stable/larger incomes on Canada side fue to tourism - More choices of foods and cuisines to eat - More recreational and leisure options - More cashflow and more working capital to invest - More income diverted into improved sanitation, infrastructure and utilities If you want "nice park like setting"... then why not just walk up a couple of miles away from the traffic and all that sweet sweet entertainment and good food and have a picnic further up? There's nothing wrong with developing urban centers for people to live in and enjoy.