tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826793.post4581497510521981787..comments2023-10-02T08:28:06.724-05:00Comments on Ecology of Absence: Brecht Butcher Supply Company Demolition Told SlantMichael R. Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262548806079447404noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826793.post-44031915295844540722007-02-08T13:49:00.000-06:002007-02-08T13:49:00.000-06:00I just read an article at STLtoday about state sub...I just read an article at STLtoday about state subsidy support being proposed by the Lt. Governor of up to 100 million dollars for large scale development within the urban core of St. Louis involving 75 acres or more. I immediately thought of the mysterious Blairmont (owner of the Brecht Butcher Supply Company among many others) when he described a developer he refused to name from St. Charles County and offered his opinion that parts of our city look like war torn Berlin in 1945. Here is the link to the article: <BR/><BR/>http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/2EF2C5B02EF7F5578625727C00135BA8?OpenDocument <BR/><BR/>By the way, it sounds like the politicans are trying to rush this bill through to passage in Jefferson City. Anyone have similar thoughts?rAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826793.post-19887504187698573002007-02-07T14:47:00.000-06:002007-02-07T14:47:00.000-06:00Paul McKee, are you reading?
Please stop destroyi...Paul McKee, are you reading?<br /><br />Please stop destroying my city!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826793.post-30428743990545721032007-02-07T10:19:00.000-06:002007-02-07T10:19:00.000-06:00Perfectly understand but unfortunately your feelin...Perfectly understand but unfortunately your feelings are felt by many in StL area. Neighborhoods are being constantly destroyed by neglect and particularly by less-than-accountable elected officials. <br /><br />The abuse is compounded by the overhang of E.D. and the ability to blight. These problems are evident in your backyard and many others, including mine. Who wants to invest more time and money in areas that have an uncertain future?<br />Creating uncertainty should never be the main product of government but it is very common here.<br /><br />The abuse in the north is compounded by the lack of stated policies and selective law/code enforcement. In other areas, government is the source of the problems, it is the masked intruder. It is our elected leaders who rather listen to one developer than the many voices of the public...laziness or something worse?<br /><br />What continues to puzzle me is why so many who understand this continue to believe that more government is the answer. Is the public that confused? Or is the enemy of my enemy my friend? We should all feel offended but it is too easy for too many in StL to ignore.<br /><br />Desperate ledership rarely has the time or resources to listen to reason and thus inevitably makes desperate decisions. This is horrible to watch and I wish you better. In the interim, continue to insist on transparency and hold these leaders accountable for their oath of office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826793.post-41764751929528633162007-02-07T10:11:00.000-06:002007-02-07T10:11:00.000-06:00Perfectly understand but unfortunately your feelin...Perfectly understand but unfortunately your feelings are felt by many in StL. Neighborhoods are being constantly destroyed by neglect and particularly by less-than-accountable elected officials. These problems are evident in your backyard and many others, including mine.<br /><br />The abuse in the north is compounded by the lack of stated policies and selective law/code enforcement. In other areas, government is the source of the problems, it is the masked intruder. It is our elected leaders who rather listen to one developer than the many voices of the public...laziness or something worse?<br /><br />What continues to puzzle me is why so many who understand this continue to believe that more government is the answer. Is the public that confused? Or is the enemy of my enemy my friend? We should all feel offended but it is too easy for too many in StL to ignore.<br /><br />Desperate ledership rarely has the time or resources to listen to reason and thus inevitably makes desperate decisions. This is horrible to watch and I wish you better. In the interim, continue to insist on transparency and hold these leaders accountable for their oath of office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com