Damage is already done, says reader

July 30, 2014 · 0 Comments

(Re: Wake Up from your “stupor” and take a look at development. July 24, 2014)

I just wanted to thank you for printing my letter. I do understand that my original was slightly vitriolic –I was very agitated at the time. The version that was printed was much clearer in its message.
I have read the Auroran since I first discovered it on my doorstep, and was drawn immediately to the honest tone of it–residents with a passion or a purpose were able to express themselves, often contentiously, and exchange poisonous barbs, all in one tiny, feisty publication. Many changes have occurred, and these I completely understand.
Having said that, the first role of a newspaper should be to allow freedom of speech, without unnecessary disclaimers printed postscript, lest any advertisers take offense. Whatever the Town has planned is irrelevant – what it has allowed to happen is my only concern. The damage is done, Mr. Weir.
All I hope to do is force careful consideration before any additional (destructive) development occurs. Anyone who loves Aurora would fight for the preservation of its beauty, and try to assist progress in any way that they can.

S. Joseph
Aurora