Your point? Basing the future totally on the past is a sure fire way to get one's self into trouble. But I'm sure a person as learned as you knows that.
It's a shame that a select few are so desperately hoping that Laidlaw fails when it appears that a majority of citizens see Laidlaw as a benefit to the community. Of course the majority can see the long term, overall benefit as opposed to the self center, monetary agenda the select few have. Sleep well ....