Taking a swing
1 October 2009
In the news today is more about Trump’s proposed golf course in Aberdeen — there’s a council meeting being held today to see if they’ll allow Compulsory Purchase Orders to be served on the four homeowners who’re refusing to move.
The Trump people say they’re doing everything they need to ensure the environment is protected (the area they want to develop is a Site of Special Scientific Interest), but they’re not building a nature reserve, they’re building a golf resort. The council had initially voted ‘no’ on Trump’s planning application but the SNP government stepped in to overturn the vote (that’s representative democracy for you).
So, only four households are against giving up their houses to Trump. Continuing to change the landscape and natural habitats for wildlife is seen either as necessary economic development or destruction of the environment. Trump is a businessman and is in it for the money (it’s expected and natural). Alex Salmond wants to play with the big boys.
What’s the solution? Ban golf. It’s a dumb game.
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"Ban golf. It’s a dumb game."
Aww, did someone keep finding the water hazard? ;^P
Comment by Terry — 1 October 2009 @ 5:03 pm
Haha, no I don't play golf, although there was a practice set at home when I was a kid. I prefer something with more exertion involved.
Comment by Andrea — 2 October 2009 @ 11:08 am