Greed, money and corruption—the three major vices that control this nation and make this country stand out—have finally arrived in Asheville and Western North Carolina. Individuals who have waited nearly 60 years have finally been able to capitalize, with the help and manipulation of a chosen few. These are the few individuals that have the power to change the zoning of land with the snap of their fingers. Allowing these larger developments to be put into place will only lead to disaster. Be very careful that they who have the authority do not become hit-and-run artists.
This city and county do not need more wealth; the wealth was established 10 years ago, when there was reportedly some $200 million in local-bank deposits. Anyone with intelligence knows that this community will be destroyed if our civic leaders even attempt to increase the population of Asheville to 73,000, and this does not even include Buncombe County.
Why is that, you may ask? Well, let’s put it this way: Your highways, streets and traffic lights are obsolete. Be very careful, citizens, your quality of life will go downhill in very dramatic fashion. Three cheers for capitalism!
— Frank Micciche
Asheville
