To the Editor:
(Response to Gorge Bush letter in the Review, April 5)
Mr. Bush:
Please note that the appearance of public disapproval of the park is overestimated by the zealous presentation of this viewpoint by its adherents. The highway signs that were posted in favour of the park were removed by anti park forces, and the only pro- park sign which survived had to be located very high on a telephone pole where the anti park zealots could not remove it. Please note none of the anti-park signs have been removed, reflecting a commitment to free speech and the democratic process by pro-park persons.
While it may be accurate to state that some of the most influential and powerful interests in the valley oppose the park, and do so loudly, I believe it is also true that the majority of people in the valley will benefit from the park. Most people here do not hunt regularly and do not own large cattle ranches. Many of the local businesses would benefit greatly from increased tourist traffic, and a national park fits well with the Cawston areas emerging recognition as the center and starting point of organic agriculture.
Please consider this issue carefully, and resist the temptation to respond to the loudest argument rather than the best reasoned argument.
Thank you, Karl Eriksen, Cawston,
