tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890460883478708479.post1385425561550782420..comments2023-08-04T06:18:33.572-07:00Comments on Sharing Ideas for a Better Michigan: The Ann Arbor Airport Expansion Is Not Justified NowRick Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02781281626652430027noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890460883478708479.post-63115943621850975412010-05-11T16:20:43.300-07:002010-05-11T16:20:43.300-07:00Appreciate your views Rick. We're fighting a ...Appreciate your views Rick. We're fighting a similar battle down in Greensburg, Indiana. We've tried arguing "its immoral to take away landowner's freedom to keep their land"...nothing. We've argued, "airports are not the economic engine they are touted to be"...nothing. We argued "our critical aircraft numbers are primarily derived from one company who is now out of business"...nothing. We've argued "snow removal will effect downstream water quality"...nothing. <br /><br />And its because we've allowed this nation to believe that Uncle Sam is the solution to all life's problems and the start of all life's processes.<br /><br />If you're interested in seeing a "Study of 45 General Aviation Airports and their effect on Employment and Income" and how they compared to the national average please visit my blogpost...<a href="http://blog.brackwho.com/2010/02/opposing-presentation-at-boac.html" rel="nofollow">click here</a>.<br /><br />Best of luck.<br /><br />Every attempt to make the same arguments you're making here has been met with "we're still pushing forward" mentality. It's sadbrackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955810698748677491noreply@blogger.com