Werner,
I agree with most of what you said and i think you make some very
good points. I can understand how it would be terribly frustrating
to care passionately about something and see it going awry. I can
also understand why its annoying to put time and energy into
something only to be questioned by others who put in far less. I
for one don't know an inordinate amount about redevelopment but i
try to be openminded and use common sense. I bought in town because
i think the town has a lot of potential and i like its eclectic
nature. I could have bought in other beach towns if i only wanted
to see my property value go up without regard for any other
factors. I bought here because i like the vibe and funk factor and
i voice my opinion because i want to see the place get
better. "Thats all i have to say about that" (Forrest Gump)
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "dsher4" <dsher4@> 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.
> >
> ==============================================
>
> 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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