GDG- One man's restoration is another's destruction.

[Margaret D. Blough]

Dennis,

I don't think I questioned their motivations.  I am baffled by their tactics in this instance.  And, while I firmly believe one should fight for what one believes is right, there are times when defeat must be recognized.  

Regardless, one of my constant points throughout the various controversies regarding the GNMP in the last 10+ years is that one can disagree with someone's position, one can even believe they are flat-out wrong, without impugning their motivations and sincerity.  If one disagrees with another's position, then the best way to do it is through advocating a well-researched position of one's own rather than ad hominem attacks.  That's why I admire the ACHP recommendation so much.  It didn't trash anyone; it simply stated that a choice had to be made and why they believed that the NPS had made the correct choice.

In this instance, I have no doubt that the building's supporters sincerely believe that the NPS decision is wrong and the building should be saved. I disagree with them.

Regards,

Margaret


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From: <denlaw at fone.net> 

> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes: 
> 
> 
> Hello, 
> 
> I have no idea of their reasons for going to court when they did. It does not 
> factor into my opinion of their right to do so or to right make their argument 
> when or how they choose to. 
> 
> I disagree with their position and conclusion, but I do understand why they 
> differ with mine. I am not going to argue they should not fight for what they 
> believe. I do not think they are disingenuous in their stated motives, and I 
> can see why they feel the way they do. 
> 
> Take Care 
> 
> Dennis 
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
> Dennis, 
> 
> 
> You have every right to argue that your history is more valuable than their 
> history on this issue just as they do theirs. As the ACHP panel's recommendation 
> makes clear, historical preservation often means making painful choices. What 
> baffles me is why the Cyclo Bldg's fans waited so many years before going to 
> court. 
> 
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> 
> Margaret 
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> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
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> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 06:32:54 
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> Subject: GDG- One man's restoration is another's destruction. 
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> 
> 
> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes: 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Hello, 
> 
> 
> I respect the position those who want to save the cyclorama building - I just 
> happen to disagree. 
> 
> 
> There is the argument that the ground has already been destroyed and is gone 
> forever. Sacrificing the building for a better view of the field is not a 
> compelling argument for some. 
> 
> 
> Who am I to argue that my history is more valuable than their history? 
> 
> 
> Take Care 
> 
> 
> Dennis 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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