This 'controversy' is  based entirely on 'faux outrage' by media outlets looking for a hot story on a cold subject and anti-gov't cranks. C'mon people, if this issue really provokes outrage in you, you need to get help as  you must be in an almost constant state of outrage.Ten million is peanuts in BC's budget and reducing the influence of corporations, unions and the wealthy is well worth the cost. The transitional aspect is a fig leaf to cover the Premiers campaign promises. I'd bet it will be be made permanent as soon as the political climate allows.He shouldn't have made such a silly commitment but it is hard to blame him because the 'faux outrage' that would have been generated by this issue during an election campaign would be much, much greater.