In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1985. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.
Some context for this week’s question: This one seems pretty self explanatory, so we think we’ll leave it there.
Question: What do you dislike most about politicians?
Doug Schull – Ski Shop Manager – Whistler Cay
Dishonesty, I guess, that’s a tough one. They hide everything. They always seem to skirt an issue in the most pleasing way depending who they’re talking to. They never address the issue they are talking about. Instead, they always deal in generalities.
Rick Mathews – Ragman – West Side Road
Insensitivity – but not in local politicians. And since their main task is to get elected, they will tell you what you want to believe. Generally speaking, I don’t like people who are not forthright.
Sandy Spetifore – Motor Licence Clerk – Pemberton
I think they forget who put them in. They forget about the little people and all the promises they made before they were elected. And while I think there are a lot of honest politicians, there are quite a few who are in it just for the financial gain.