We are daily readers of your newspaper and have read the many articles, editorials and letters concerning the Maymead Materials Inc. expansion.
The outcome of the fight will not directly affect us since we live no where close to the proposed plant or have any personal connection to the parties involved.
Looking in on the situation objectively, it appears to have gotten way too personal. If the proponents of Maymead are so confident their plans for expansion will not harm individuals, the air or property values, why have they resorted to launching personal attacks on opposition spokesperson Larry Marlin?
Marlin stated in his guest editorial the reasons why the expansion is opposed by those living close to the intended expansion site. Instead of sticking with the facts to defend their position, the proponents have stooped to the level of slander.
Personally attacking a local, respected business owner is not going to sway our opinion in their direction. This is a fight about property rights vs. the public good and should not be made personal. Dragging Marlin through the mud as an individual singled out from his group makes Maymead look desperate.
Marlin’s personal business has nothing to do with asphalt. Can Maymead not defend itself based on the facts of the case?
Marion and Donna Karr
Statesville
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