--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Gabrielle Obre"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Werner,
>
> I appreciate your concern for the lighting issue. I know its an
> extremely important one. And another area where Asbury will be
> mediocre at best. (as with pedestrian/bike friendliness, sprinklers to
> water grass in a world with water wars, zero green buildings etc).
>
> The leadership is uninspired, unenlightened and despite Dan Jacobson's
> infatuation, completely un-progressive. (unless you are a superficial
> gay man consumed only with your own rights screw the rest). I am
> exaggerating a little, but despite its gayness, AP is standard monied
> manville. But within the realm of mediocre NJ, AP isn't all that bad.
>
> What bothers me more than that though (It IS only a ride)...is that a
> man who so deeply cares about his city and is so intelligent about
> these issues has been rendered powerless. Definately by a bit of
> injustice from the hands of "little men", but not without his own
> participation.
>
> My first introduction to you was at a one of my first city council
> meetings. The whole experience was entertainment for me (they aren't
> entertaining anymore, like a dumb sitcom you get enough of after a
> couple of episodes). I think you were one of the first public
> commenters. I was facing the dais, watching the blank, uninterested
> faces of complacent power players, giggling inside at the absurdity
> and a man gets to the mike. I am guessing you stated your name and
> address like we are supposed to, but all I remember is...
>
> "IIII'mmmmm, BAAAAAAAACCK"
>
> My love for Asbury immediatley inched up a little higher. (it was
> sagging in that light and with that view).
>
> You're a pain in the ass Werner, in the best possible way.
> Unfortunatley, when you are a pain in the ass to the power structure
> of little men, you have to have your shit together, more than they do,
> which is possible.
>
> Get your shit together Werner. We need you. Please let me know if I
> can help in some way.
>
> Gabrielle
>
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Thank you for the reply, That particular Council Meeting was the first
I had attended after being in jail. "The Shining" came to mind as in
"Heeere's Johnny" in the axe through the door scene.
The 'deer-caught-in-headlights' look displayed by our leaders is all
too familiar. They never address my questions and seem to breath a
sigh of relief at he 3 minute buzzer.
I've been degenerated from a respected Public Official to losing
everything I have worked 30 years for. Whats that line... "Absolute
power corrupts absolutely"...
Bad lighting and Light pollution are among the easiest and most cost
effective problems to fix. Lets see if we can make Asbury Park better.
Werner
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