This doesn't seem like a serious suggestion when the conclusion is little more than "austerity for thee, not for me". To shut people out of enjoying things beca

This doesn't seem like a serious suggestion when the conclusion is little more than "austerity for thee, not for me". To shut people out of enjoying things because of perceived "luxuries" that add very little to the experience seems misguided at best. Once the parking lot is renovated, it is not suddenly justified. That is an expense that causes prices to rise, thus affecting the set of people who can access the service. It has real material consequences.