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<P>As usual Bruce makes some good points. I don't want to engage in what Crouch referred to as 'attacks on Vision 2020' in her column (I'm paraphrasing) but her approach to development concerns me. It seems to be 'embrace all development, and try to ameliorate the possible negative impacts.'</P>
<P>If we take that approach, we say 'yes' to all development, no matter what. Look at what Kootenai County is going through now with the refueling depot. I don't want to be labelled anti-development, and I do want new employers to come to this area. I like the idea that people will be able to retain me to work for them, and better-paying jobs make that more likely. But I sure don't want the Burlington refueling depot on top of my drinking water any more than I want Naylor 'Farms' here; if I go along with Crouch, I don't see any way to keep either out. I think by their nature, some developments are too risky, and you can't get rid of the negatives, or keep them to some manageable level.</P>
<P>Sunil Ramalingam<BR><BR></P></DIV>
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