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Originally Posted by AuroraB
It seemed like Prince Charles was the only one who was not thrilled with the concept presented, until you read (after the decision was made to rethink the design) that 450 resident of the area had also voiced their displeasure also.  |
While nobody seems to have "heard" a thing about the 450 residents who protested least of all the press who have gone for the "David and Goliath" version of the story (and you could never quite tell which was which and, come to think of it, means they will always be on the winning side proclaiming the winner "David")!
With only the two main protagonists in the headlines the real story got lost. The less than millionaire residents who protested or those that just took one look at either the diorama or an architect's drawing and saw ghastly cold wind tunnels, were equally ignored until our Charming Prince gently shoved the realities of life into the face of those bankrolling the scheme.
Bingo! Suddenly we find out about the "little people" and about time too! Thanks to the "interference" of someone with no personal stake in the project. Thanks to our "people" advocate Prince Chales.
And let,s be clear here. Prince Charles has as much right to launch a letter campaign as anyone else, including Lord roger who has done exactly the same thing . . . . . and lost!