Based on this post, I’ll venture that N&R editorial writer Doug Clark was the author of the aforementioned editorial.
While I may disagree with Clark on Danny Hembree, I’ll give him a shout-out for this post calling out the ‘preplanned conclusions’ about to be reached by Piedmont Triad Sustainable Communities Regional Planning project:
“Without being able to work or bike as we shop, recreate or attend cultural events our health suffers.” How so? The convenience of driving to shopping, for example, leaves more time and energy for exercise and recreation of one’s choice.
I’m all for planning, and this planning process is seeking public input, which is good.
But let’s not start out with false assertions that are designed to lead to predetermined conclusions, i.e., we all should use public transportation or at least use bicycles for basic transportation.
According to the blurb in today’s print edition, the project is being funded with a $1.6 million HUD grant. Great—- more busywork for federal bureaucrats earning more money than the private sector.
All I’ll say is if this winter is global warming, bring it on. I’m loving my utility bills, as no doubt a lot of people are.
