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Old 04-12-2016, 06:40 PM #13
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We have to remind ourselves that its only a small percentage of people opposed (those who will be directly affected to this new city)… and an equally small percentage in favor. (people who are likely to gain). Everyone else will either show no interest or weigh things up on their own merit.

Whilst I can and do feel sorry for the well reasoned opposes, I, from a distance, see this new city as a sustainable solution and major economic opportunity. Then again, perhaps I don’t mind change so long as its not in my backyard… I’m sure I’d be well pissed off if the country lane to the front of my property was going to become the gateway road to this new city.

I liked that blog Kizzy and although he made some good points, I disagree with him about only Brits having this ‘small island mentality’. The French who have much more space than we do, are well known for having NIMBY syndrome. My aunty was refused a small and fitting extension to her house because her house was close to the village church and its entire congregation protested that this isn’t something they wanted to pass on their route to and from church. Populations the world over don’t like change
Although other areas my display the same affectation, for me it doesn't therefore mean we don't.
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