Finally, the province of Ontario is belling the cat. Health Minister Deb Matthews has finally mustered the courage to tell our doctors that they'll have to settle for Subarus instead of Cadillacs this year. Like the rest of our public servants, they won't be getting a raise. Teachers are getting the same message, and worse. Austerity is what all governments -- except the Western provinces -- are selling and our professionals had better get used to it. Many other public servants are having to tighten their belts because of the economic downturn. Why should doctors and teachers be immune? Can you believe how outraged they are? Blustery, even. It's our own fault. We've put them on pedestals, caved to all their demands. Now we've smartened up. We're saying there's no more money in the coffers so they're going to have to take a pay cut. Boo-hoo. Doctors don't like it one bit. They've been coddled for too long. Now it's time for doctor...
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