Dear Editor
This is in response to Lisa Jaager’s editorial last week. I think there is a wisdom that is being overlooked in her opinion on saying no that needs reviewing.
Just because I say no to some projects does not mean I don’t want growth for Summerland, that I don’t want long term success for local businesses.
I do believe that conscientious and thoughtful movement on the development front is a must if we are to create sustainable growth and quality of life.
I think that quality of life should be available to everyone no matter their financial status and that that may require more non profit and collaborative ideas and use of our talents and expertise in a socially responsive manner.
I would be interested to know who the people are who are afraid to put themselves in controversial situations via public service especially those who feel there is a threat to their businesses reputation.
Real public service requires loss of self to the greater good and how can that be controversial.
I’m a fan of open discussion, all cards on the table and the choice to have my say and if necessary have my say loud enough that I know I am being heard.
I don’t claim the moral high ground and if that is how saying no or asking for more time and information is interpreted then we’d all best crack open our dictionaries.
I believe in Summerland’s potential and embrace sensible, socially conscious, inclusive ways to help us realize it.
Just because my vision is not your vision does not make me the bad guy.
Jane Curtin
Summerland