Letter on heritage
The Telegraph Journal had another letter from a person less than convinced of the need to keep all "heritage" buildings intact (http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/222828).
A highlight of the letter from Paul Shonaman is the paragraph that reads:
"Antiquated housing left over from the days of sail cannot be tampered with in this city. Every crumbling brick edifice with twisted pair aluminum wiring, 12-foot ceilings, plaster walls, and drafty fireplaces must be painstakingly preserved. For what reason?"
The question is good and I have not heard many satisfactory answers. What is the reason for keeping all old buildings? Does keeping these things actually make us a happier, healthier or wealthier people?
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I was going to write: "Yes, yes, and yes," but I think those are valid questions so here is a longer answer:
http://fuerst.my-expressions.com/archives/574_1807715000/282251
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