Bigger and taller isn't always better

I was walking to work down Oak Street toward the lake recently.

If the commissioners decide to propose the 60 foot height limit, we will no longer be able to see the Cabinet Mountains. Forget the lake, we stand to lose the mountains. What a shame.

We have been put on the Historic Registry, have one of the highest concentrations of historical buildings and somehow they are not immune to avarice even then.

We want to preserve a slough that recedes for more than half the year, we want to continue to knock down the "historical" aspects of a fabulous little town all for the "economics" of the area?

I'm curious about what drew people here in the first place, and what will be left to nurture their souls.

I'm curious about the love of money that pushes people to so disregard the past for the "possible" future of a bigger bank account, a faster boat and a loss of innocence and appreciation for what is.

Bigger, taller, faster, more … these are not measures of balanced growth and respect and progress, these are simply measures of greed.

Appeal to whatever force you believe in to temper our greed and remind us of the importance of strong roots and a peaceful existence.

LYNNE WHITAKER

Sandpoint