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In response to Stephen Bland’s letter suggesting that Rusty Miller try walking – assuming that everyone can walk.

Tell that to the disabled people in our community. At the recent adaptive surf carnival the carpark was essential in getting disabled people to be able to participate.

You said the carpark was full of cars – that’s what a carpark is for.

Local people who use the carpark daily don’t see ugly concrete, they see a beautiful vista of the beautiful place they call home, a magical vista.

I do a daily circle without getting out of my car. It reminds me daily of what a magical place I call home.

Keep the magical vista for all to see!

Jenny ShielsByron Bay

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  1. How selfish can you be? I’m disabled but happy to hobble to the beach. Sand between my toes not concrete rubble. And why not consider a boardwalk that can be driven on rather than ugly rocks that scour the beach of sand every king tide or storm.

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