Small Army Speaks to El Toro Closure Plan
Contrary to what may be majority opinion regarding the closing of the El Toro Air Base, I prefer not to take a stand against or for closing. I do have great apprehension regarding the consequences to my community, Leisure World, should the base be opened to the development of a commercial airport.
I would like to offer this suggestion as an alternative: Develop the area for the homeless. Use the existing housing first and the administration offices. Provide schools on the property, including a technical school for retraining the displaced Marines as well as the residents. Open a clinic and social service office. Use the runways and the airplane spaces for temporary housing (mobile homes).
Enough of talk regarding peace dividends. Let’s get on with it!
HELEN K. WEISGAL
Laguna Hills
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