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Colin, You've answered the question, thanks very much. I thought the debate could just be about who...
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I don't know the numbers in this particular dam case (or any for that matter), and it could be that the...
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Gee, why stop at just homes.   I own a TV set. By owning it, I'm getting the benefit of not paying a...
RDee 'Be brave & tackle home ownership tax status'
All of the posters above make sense from the traditional business modelling for the dam, especially from...
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The author of this article may have been intending to provoke a useful debate, for me this line of thinking...
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Except that MUDs are an example of local government in action meeting local needs and Max Bradford...
Brendon Special housing legislation flawed
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