Why live here if you don't care for the scenery?

Thanks for the article on the propositions affecting Daisy Mountain (‘FOR SALE to the highest bidder,’ Oct. 4, 2006, The Desert Advocate).

I cannot imagine why anyone would move out to the extreme North Valley and not care if all our lovely mountains and foothills simply disappear under concrete. Why live here if you don’t care for the scenery, fresh air, open space, wildlife, etc.? If you don’t see the value of these things, well, there are plenty of places down in the middle of the city where you’ll be happier.

I have walked and hiked all over Daisy Mountain and surrounding areas many times.

I have seen deer, antelope, desert tortoises, jackrabbits, and much more. I have found fossils and interesting rocks and plants, and left them undisturbed. Finally, I have found natural peace and quiet just a few minutes’ walk from my front door. I also feel the same way about Spur Cross and other areas under discussion.

Once you bulldoze all that, it will never be the same again. We need to have limits.

Shane Nicholas

Anthem