The problem isn't just them. They have a right to be concerned about their quality of life, which like most angelinos has been eroded by congestion. Many of these guys have seen wilshire grow from a suburban street into an urban thoroughfare. They aren't urban planners and should'nt be expected to be. The problem of our inability to build rail stems from their attitudes, attitudes which in turn ultimately stem from their built environment.
we're witnessing a failure of american democracy. It's human nature to shoot ourselves in the foot because frankly, individuals can't know what's best for society. LA's homeowners associations and the free market that led to sprawl is testament to this.
Last edited by edluva; Jun 14, 2005 at 11:13 AM.
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