A Gentle Reader's Fresh Idea

By Tec Jonson

Here's a fresh idea. Let's suppose we as a city decide we may want a lift to Malan's as an attraction and to add some recreational opportunities to the already ample possibilities of adventure available here in The OGD. Why not exercise eminent domain over Peterson's land, annex it as municipal recreation lands, and contract with a real mountain resort developer to build a small educational wilderness outpost that can be used by the locals of all ages and income levels to learn to ski and snowboard, rock and ice climb, learn about eco-initiatives and the mountain environment. That is a win-win for all and we can send Peterson packing. Our city would really be on the map for committing to recreation and education as a foundation for civic pride. This instead of selling off valuable public open space for the benefit of a few. The property values in a city so committed would soar the same as claimed by the LO choir wthout bringing in wealthier-than-thou outsiders and we enhance the Ogden experience for those already here.

I am sick of the council squirming under the pressure of scaring off investment in Ogden if they vote this down. The mayor and Geigers assume things in Ogden are still in a decline and we need more stuff to prove we have a real city here. BS. I meet people everyday who have moved here recently and none of them care one bit for an Urban Gondola. Most are completely unaware or just barely have heard something about it.

The council behaves as though there has yet to be any analysis of this thing. I have personally along with others brought to the attention ogf the council through letters many flaws in the plan. It amazes me that still the logistical and operational hangups with an Urban Gondola system alone should kill this thing. I would be glad to interview a representative from Doppelmayer and pose some of my key questions to him that I have given to the council. This thing is indefensible yet no one in any position of power and influence wants to get smart about it and get these questions answered once and for all. We live in a time when logical resolution to ANYTHING is never enough to quiet the promoters. The Intelligent Design crowd are evidence of a disease in our media saturated culture where no one gets facts from study. It is just too demanding. They want promotional language and shoot-from-the-hip resolutions to everything. I am SICK OF IT ALL. Send this fool and his pocketed mayor packing.

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Mr. Jonson raises some interesting questions here, we think.

What say our gentle readers?