That's where we differ, Nathan. I don't like many modern buildings, although I
do like some of those. They're a waste because they weren't necessary in the
first place: they're indulgences at the expense of the taxpayer.
Now, if the EU worked to a reasonable standard of governance it might be
possible to overlook such expensive indulgences, but parts of the EU are
corrupt and the EU authorities have failed to put that right. I refer mainly
to the accounts, which I understand have not been signed-off for some years,
but I also mean the misuse of funds all over the EU. This happens in all large
organisations, but the EU fails to take appropriate measures.
I could mention the allowances for MEPs etc . . . but I'd bore my readers.
Chris
On 2 Mar 14, at 07:28, Nathan Wajsman <photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Why waste, Chris? Think of the old buildings we so admire today: Westminster,
> St Paul's etc.--were those a waste of money too? I love modern architecture,
> whether we are talking EU institutions, the Louvre, the Guggenheim in Bilbao,
> whatnot. We are richer today than any society in history--sure we should put
> our mark on our cities? And an important institution deserves to be housed in
> an impressive building, yes.
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