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Cynthetiq · 08-14-2010, 10:53 AM

Jazz, I think you're missing the rest of what I've stated. I don't want the LARGER political folks to weigh in on the spaces and musings of what goes on in the neighborhoods of Lower Manhattan. I'm fine with them weighing in on Ground Zero, but not outside of that space.

Most local community board meetings can be divisive arenas. It directly affects people's quality of life. CB3 voted to allow for a high rise, and now there is a The fact that the local DOT changed the thoroughfare from 2 lanes to 1 lane to access the Williamsburg Bridge means that there is heavy traffic today whereas before it was moderate to light traffic.

They keep building low income housing in my neighborhood, but won't do so in the areas that they are allowing the mosque. Nope, all that area is "luxury" housing.

The local board hasn't denied any house of worship that I have been able to find, but they do block low income housing all the time.

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Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	Jazz, I think you're missing the rest of what I've stated. I don't want the LARGER political folks to weigh in on the spaces and musings of what goes on in the neighborhoods of Lower Manhattan. I'm fine with them weighing in on Ground Zero, but not outside of that space. Most local community board meetings can be divisive arenas. It directly affects people's quality of life. CB3 voted to allow for a high rise, and now there is a The fact that the local DOT changed the thoroughfare from 2 lanes to 1 lane to access the Williamsburg Bridge means that there is heavy traffic today whereas before it was moderate to light traffic. They keep building low income housing in my neighborhood, but won't do so in the areas that they are allowing the mosque. Nope, all that area is "luxury" housing. The local board hasn't denied any house of worship that I have been able to find, but they do block low income housing all the time. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!