Friday, Nov 08, 2013 at 08:22
Hi Bob & Pop
There may very
well be some truth in it, and I guess that is the point I was making earlier in this thread, but let’s see an analysis of the numbers, some facts, because seemingly, all too often many on this
forum are disparaging of
caravan park operator’s and quick to call their business rip-off’s, but with little evidence other than a viewpoint that it is “more than we want to pay”.
And I’m not suggesting either of you have taken this approach!
I’ve no desire to be either right, or wrong, on this topic but I do like to see some fairness in any debate that attacks the credibility of others, after all, isn’t that the Australia way?
Voting with our feet is an absolute right we have, but the end result may
well be the ongoing closure, or change of use, of
caravan parks and the resultant reduction in the availability of
places for people to stay – that will impact many people who currently rely on this form of accommodation, for whatever reason.
And without doubt, there have been calls from many to have local authorities provide low cost options in communities to cater for budget travellers. Governments have a poor record on
infrastructure investment, so if the
caravan parks close, who will replace them, and where will that funding come from, the local community? We are already seeing substantial pressure on low cost, or free
camp sites, and I think it is folly to believe the provision of these will continue on a “free” basis, especially when you see the overcrowding and the state many are often left in…
As a final comment, I often feel that instead of degenerating these business people, it might actually be more worthwhile to write to your local parliamentary representative and ask them to remove some of the red-tape that
caravan park operator’s face, this may actually be more productive and eventuate in a better outcome for all, rather than simply “voting with our feet” as eventually, the “voting with your feet” strategy will impact us all..
And with the weekend approaching, enjoy.
Cheers, Baz, The Landy
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