Having worked in the " FIELDS of GOVERNMENT " its easy to understand the why Ministers are treated like mushrooms , kept in the dark and feed the proverbial cow dung. My recent dealings with MINISTERS has reinforced my belief that they are no super beings, that are knowledgable with all areas of the public requirements of the state, and why they were elected, so we must take the time to educate them, and that education must be in a polite and courteous manner, they are constantly reminded about the forth coming elections, their future is on the line. Some of their bad decisions like the greyhound fiasco, the fishing marine parks has led to a introduction of a new bicycle the backpedaling bike ,only used in certain government arenas. It's of no surprise to me , the tactics of the beaurocrats continually changing the goal posts and not consulting with the stake holders and working towards a common goal , isn't that what government is about ???? i have cashed in my cans and bottles and hopefully can by the fuel to get to the AGM, why is it so dear,,,we all know why but that might be a political statement so I bite my tongue now for some thought on questions ????? mmmmmm