Editor:
In this frightening age of climate change, is it not our responsibility as caretakers of the Earth to protect endangered and threatened species?
Is it not essential to ensure that our forest parklands continue to thrive?
I am appalled by the decision of those who “represent” us in Halfmoon Bay to change the site of the hall from Coopers Green to Connor Park.
Ironically, because of global warming and the fear of rising sea levels, acres of forestland by Connor Park will be replaced by a new hall. Is this acting responsibly in an age of climate change? Who is representing us? What are their values? I have recently learned that throughout the site where the new hall is being considered, grow many endangered white pine trees.
During the 26 years I spent as a teacher at Halfmoon Bay Community School, I educated my students about the importance of caring for our natural world and our community. I strove to teach them that it is everyone’s responsibility to protect endangered and threatened species. Is this still important?
Are we really going to destroy the endangered white pine trees by Connor Park, as well as acres of forest parkland by our school, because those who represent us and have the power to do as they choose, have different values about what most of us treasure in Halfmoon Bay?
Let’s consider seriously where the best site for “our community” hall truly is and speak up.
Patsy Anthony,
Halfmoon Bay
