Some people resort to disparaging remarks and belittling when they don’t have a solid argument to present. I can think of Donald Trump as a great example.
Unfortunately, the same weak behaviour is now coming from our local councillors over the proposed Station Street, Mullumbimby carpark development.
Putting down the Mullumbimby Residents Association (MRA) after they presented irrefutable evidence that the community is opposed to this proposed development at this particular site.
Shame on you councillors!
Putting down older people, particularly those over 65. Ageism at its best. As if those over 65 shouldn’t have an opinion!
Denigrating them and intimidating them so they won’t voice their opinion.
Trying to keep them in their box.
Shame on you councillors!
Putting down all the ‘young people’ (i.e. under 65) by ignoring the fact that the ‘young’ also signed the petition, wrote letters and participated in the survey.
Over 90 per cent objected to the proposed development at this particular site. Shame on you councillors!
Councillors, you are among the very few who approve of the proposed development, but only at this site.
Let’s hear your arguments for the proposal. It’s not just about affordable housing.
It’s about the better alternatives, the vibrancy of our town, the unintended consequences of your decision if you proceed and the future costs to fix the mess this development will create.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
