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You say NIMBY like it's a bad thing....

Why shouldn't communities be able to organize when something threatens their interests and vote against it or find another solution?



No I did not. Don't read into things that aren't there.

Just because I used the phrase NIMBY does not mean I am against it. I detest how O&G companies behave, however, I can also see exactly why this example would drive them mad. They have to gear up for exactly this type of reaction when they do want to move into an area, so to have to gear up for a fight when there are no plans just means spending effort on something totally stupid.


> Don't read into things that aren't there.

I think I'm allowed to read words and gauge sentiment, and you're allowed to correct it as you have. No biggie.

One thing to note however is that the term NIMBY has a negative connotation, especially on this site.


That's what I told my literature teachers in school. Just because you have your accepted interpretation of the written material doesn't mean I can't have mine. "Yes, but you are wrong" was always the response. Can't imagine why I took to math & science over prose instead.




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