--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dsher4" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> No, obviously everyone is entitled to their opinion. And in some
> cases the suggestions are good. I'm just pointing out that i have
> noticed a trend on this board. Generally, the people who have put a
> lot of time and money into their homes in the town are cautiously
> optimistic while those who don't, do the most complaining. I think
> the group that has invested time and money realizes that things take
> time because they have experience with that in their own places.
>
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I've noticed a trend also...
People who have put a lot of time and money into their homes are
generally newcomers with little knowledge about the details of
redevelopment. They generally are very proud of their ability to
spend money and make a 'show' of it. Or have fun around town.
They can afford to sit back and wait, taking little active participation
in the civic process of questioning City policies and are happy as long
as their property value increases. An attitude of - ' If you have been here
longer then me, you are part of the problem, step aside I'll fix things' -
is generally displayed.
On the other hand, people who have been here for a decade or more
have weathered the economic hardships to the point of losing property
and savings. They have seen bad decisions by government time after time
and are willing to be active in civics because they don't want the same
mistakes made again.
They are generally just surviving and have a deep affinity and
understanding of how great Asbury park could be given the proper
treatment and opportunity. Local, longtime residents are generally
the best sources of information yet are flagged as complainers.
Werner
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