by Dylan Smith Apr 12, 2006 at 11:19 AM



Why is it 'silly'? I agree pilots should be neigbourly and operate in a
manner not to cause undue noise, but really - if you don't like the
sound of aircraft, don't live close to an airport or under busy flight
paths. It's common sense to do at least that much due diligence when
buying a house (almost certainly the most expensive purchase you'll ever
make).




It is "silly" because it is a pseudo-fact, not an argument. It is
irrelevant, even if true. Lots of things existed that are no longer there
because they were deemed no longer in the best interest of the community
(mills, landfills, etc.).

And if that is the argument, Native Americans would have legitimate
grounds to throw all our asses back across the pond to Europe.

I don't think my opinions are radical: airports have a right to exist,
but they must co-exist with the surrounding townships. They must not rely
on taxpayer subsidies, but should be funded by the users unless the local
community finds it beneficial to subsidize the airstrip.

This FAA funding creates a huge mess, and a welfare state, which is what
GA is in this country.