OPINION

By Jerry Gay

In so many areas of the world and particularly Whatcom County we are seeing large areas of forest, farm and vacant rural tracts of land being developed for residential housing. Our planet is a living organism that needs water, soil, trees, foliage and clean air in order to live in a healthy state. The earth was gifted to mankind to create a habitat for the evolution of human and animal species and to allow them to live together. This deeper spiritual purpose far outweighs contrary political, religious, economic and environmental practices.

This traffic sign seems appropriately placed on the roadway near the entrance to a beautiful driveway leading to an alluring secluded residential hideaway. The sign symbolically reinforces the notion that we are at a place in our evolvement where Point Roberts residents should stop and think about future growth for the whole community. There is still an opportunity to maintain the elegance of nature’s balance with needed growth. The Point could become an international example for other communities to consider.

When we reach out and embrace our neighbors we see pictures that enhance everyday life in our own international community.