When will we stop destroying the Earth?
Mr. Floyd is correct (re: “Our trees are for sale,” Aug. 3). I learned in school 60 years ago trees take carbon dioxide out of the air (that can kill us) and make oxygen. That’s the element we need to breath! Big business started clear cutting the Amazon rainforest years ago that provides a significant amount of the world’s oxygen.
For many years, big business in America has been clearing trees for developments to enrich their pockets. Fines? What’s $1,500 per tree to a multimillionaire, when they can make millions for their development? For what? So called affordable housing that takes two to four wage earners to afford? Affordable housing?
When is mankind going to stop destroying Earth to get rich and (saying), “to hell with future generations?”
– Don Cass, Beaufort
We are fortunate to have The Island News
Having been out of town for several days, I was eager to open this week’s (Aug. 10-16) The Island News, my go-to newspaper for important and interesting news of the community. I was not disappointed; the issue was full of articles and columns I really enjoyed reading and which brought me up-to-date on what’s happening here in Beaufort. And best of all, the thought-provoking columns by our frequent contributors Scott Graber, Terry Manning, and Carol Lucas.
In a nation where local journalism is under duress, fast disappearing, we need to count ourselves fortunate to have this weekly publication at our fingertips. We can pick it up at numerous locations throughout the County or we can subscribe (at a nominal rate) and have it delivered to our mailbox.
– Nancy Gilley, Beaufort
