>I can honestly see eye-to-eye with all the points of concern that have been made thus far. But these battles between the “For and Against” WILL RESOLVE NOTHING and it’s effects are by far the most counter-productive. Working in the legal industry I have learned that when two parties refuse to yield the results NEVER benefit ANYONE in the end. I have also learned that a true, fair and honest result is reached when both sides go home at the end of the day not fully satisfied with the decision. I also feel compelled to note that throwing politics in any situation will not bare any feasible result.
It’s like trying to solve a puzzle by putting it into a blender. And from the comments I have just read, it is clear to see that at this point is seems that egos and pride have altered the course of progression. No decision should ever be based upon one’s ego or pride but solely on facts that can not be manipulated for or against this debate. One such fact is that the attendance at Graydon is at an all time low as countless people in town are going elsewhere. Unfortunately the days of swimming in a pond is not as appealing to the “entitled youth of today” as it was to many of us when we were children. Again, I will note I am still on the fence on this matter, but in situations like this it is best that the voice of the people of Ridgewood be the one that speaks last, not the two sides of this mess and God knows not the politicians.
Finally, has anyone ever thought about the two sides putting aside their egos and pride and getting together just to toss ideas out there in hopes of finding a common ground. I believe it was Lord Byron who once said that adversity is the first path to truth.
Sincerely,
Craig Hueneke
