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2007-10-22 -Short Attention Span Theater-

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Posted by Mike 2007-10-22 16:17|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 The McMansion or "starter castle" issue is a serious one. As someone who loves architecture, it is revolting to watch an unadorned two-story cracker box with single-pane windows spring up amongst Craftsman bungalows. While one cannot legislate taste, zoning councils can and do have the power to assure a certain degree of uniformity in appearance within a neighborhood or even a whole city.

As a capitalist, it is galling to consider how zoning councils impede development on so many ocassions. However, once these towering brick shithouses are built, a priceless arcitectural heritage is lost forever. Moreover, the newer construction techniques, however more energy efficient, rarely reflect the same use of materials or decorative embellishment. A perfect example are houses that use aluminum sash windows in a neighborhood of residences that employ double-hung wooden sash windows. The difference in appearance is so jarring as to be physically revolting.

If city councils cannot rise to the defense of their existing constituents, I anticipate a lot more vigilante action in the form of sabotage, arson and other untoward demonstrations of outrage. Not that I would ever condone such a thing, you understand. Far better is to VOTE OUT THESE WORTHLESS SACKS OF SHIT PARADING AS POLITICIANS.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-10-22 21:17|| 2007-10-22 21:17|| Front Page Top

#2 See also FREEREPUBLIC > VOTE NO AGZ BIG GOVERNMENT article.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2007-10-22 23:53|| 2007-10-22 23:53|| Front Page Top

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