And why do environmental groups not understand that public land is for all members of the public, not just a few elite? Contrary to the words of Rose Chilcoat (Herald, May 6), who does not want “loud, noisy, smelly boats,” and a place “overrun on the weekends” ruining her private sanctuary, I hope there will be two-year-olds giggling while chasing butterflies, dads in motorboats teaching their daughters how to fish, grandpas on the shore fishing with their grandsons, teenagers laughing while water skiing, handicapped people enjoying nature and parents who cannot afford to go to Navajo Lake enjoying the outdoors with their children.
And I hope all of these members of the public will be making loud joyful noises unto the world.
The city council needs to do the right thing and open Lake Nighthorse for use as originally intended and already decided. Give more citizens the opportunity to use and enjoy this beautiful area.
Pat Wainwright
Hesperus