A recent poll suggests most British Columbians think we live in an oligarchy, in which the few can buy elections. Good policy is guided by the public interest, and it often involves finding a balance between different goods. The premier could decide that the mine is in the public interest. First, big money in politics is bad for public policy. Without limits on money in politics, politicians become glorified fundraisers.

Source: National Post May 24, 2016 05:11 UTC