Will of the People in El Toro Debate
In the United States, we have a time-tested democratic system which allows the people to vote their preferences. The outcome of the majority vote, not the wishes of the losing group, dictate the official action to be taken.
On two separate officially sanctioned elections, Orange County voters have decided positively to convert El Toro Marine Corps Air Station into a commercial airport.
After various lengthy studies and surveys conducted by outside legitimate and technically expert organizations, the Orange County Board of Supervisors, by majority vote, gave its approval to convert, among other options, the present military airport into a commercial airport.
Regarding the values of homes, it is a fact that all homes in the flying area of South County have consistently increased, not decreased in value over an extended period of time.
Finally, just for the record, I firmly believe the airport foes have the right to and deserve respect for exercising protests and extended litigation right up until the first commercial plane takes off from El Toro International Airport.
ROGER GARCIA
Laguna Hills
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