Ask yourself

Lots of buzz this morning, and interesting comments on the TV6 website.

Things to keep in mind as people get passionate.

The issue is clearly not about a garden - though its admittedly ironic in a way and makes a good contrast. As you are learning about the project, and gathering information to form an unbiased opinion, please ask yourself these basic questions about the larger, critical issue here.

• Is this the right location?
• Is it the proper scale of magnitude?
• What are the long-term advantages?
• Is the long-term impact positive or negative?
• Have we explored all the options?
• Is this fiscally responsible?
• Who benefits from the project?
• Is the scope of the proposed Justice Center inline with our way of life?
• What impact (positive or negative) will this have on Downtown Houghton and the surrounding neighborhoods?
• Is a complex of this size going to be sustainable in the future?
• Have we gone through 'due diligence' in the studies?

Ask yourself these questions and find the answers. Hopefully this blog can help provide resources.