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Dale,
You wrote;
“A third option would be to see that it is
not the city's responsibility (or charter) to build and run a pool. If the
citizens of Moscow want a pool, then it should be funded and run privately.”
The
majority of the voting population of Moscow seemed to disagree with you on this
point. Isn’t that the way the system is supposed to work? When due process has
been observed and the majority makes its determination, we have to live with
that decision. I guess it then becomes time to either live with the will of the
majority or move out of town.
I have
lived in several communities in the US, Canada and Sweden where I would not
raise my family because of the decisions that were made by the city. However,
no rules were broken, no rights were infringed upon - I just didn’t agree with
the majority. Luckily, the majority thinking in Moscow regarding community
development seems to mirror my own. I have lived my life in communities that
funded swimming programs and am proud that Moscow has continued a practice that
is common throughout the US. And to those of you who voted for the swimming
pool, my family wishes to offer our thanks.
Bill Strand