Reader Comments on Nantucket: A Disappearing Island from YankeeMagazine.com http://www.yankeemagazine.com/rss/index.php Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:15:21 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.yankeemagazine.com/issues/2008-09/features/nantucket-beach-erosion hello, read the article on the erosion problem in nantucket,im afraid there fighting a losing battle,and that mother nature will prevail, i for one would like to see a moratorium on any more building on the coast? other than state and federal parks so everyone can enjoy the coast,i remember when they ran the poor portugese fisherman out of new bedford and put in dockominiams, for the select few that could afford them,wazzup with that? gloucester and cape ann is starting the same thing, owell tyme will tell i imagine cheers chet ps i love your magazine Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:19:26 +0100 http://www.yankeemagazine.com/issues/2008-09/features/nantucket-beach-erosion I will never understand the building of homes and the thought process of government leaders/elected officials that allow these actions to take place.the New England way of life is disappearing fast.As a recreational fisherman I can empathise with Mr.Eldridge and others who appreciate the wondrous beauty and the bounties that nature has to offer.Ecological destruction,let's be honest, that's really what it is, on the coastlines and inland in forests change this planet forever.I am amazed at the silence most times of environmental groups,some of which I am a member and/or contributor to.I wonder at times when I see mansions or developments built what contributions were made by these folks to environmental groups for there "silence".Pristine coasts and forests where access was available to all,shut out forever for the few to enjoy.People have a right to develop their land but that right stops with me when it becomes a detriment to others.But what do I know.I am not a bleeding heart liberal or right wing.I am just a working stiff who is amazed at the wonder and power of mother nature everytime I go to the sea and forests to fish or take a walk.i pray the stripers are there 100 yrs from now in 'sconset for all to fish and enjoy and the cobble not destroyed for the sake of a house. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:32:12 +0100