Saving a Public Park

Benton Harbor citizens fight to stop Whirlpool's luxury golf course

By Paul Street

By most measures, the citizens of Benton Harbor, Mich., are not materially wealthy. The city's residents are predominantly black--92 percent--and the median family income is $19,250, barely two-thirds of the minimum basic family budget, as calculated by the Economic Policy Institute. One of the few sanctuaries [RETURN TO ARTICLE]

  • Reader Comments

     Page 1 of 1 pages

    I totally support the people of Benton Harbor. While I understand Governor Granholms eagerness for investment in Michigan; giving tax credits to the Whirlpool Corporation is not necessary. Let the potential onwers of the proposed gated community give up space for the Golf Course.  I want Jean Klock Park to remain for the people of Benton Harbor and all of Michigan as well as visitors nationwide and internationally. The first parks in the United States were graveyards, commons areas were for livestock. I feel strongly taht public land must remain public land. Too many parks are fee only entry. MDNR is already shutting down many parks for the winter due to budget cuts. So we the people are denied access to many local parks. People cannot always drive to another County to visit a park.  We the general public are shut out out of areas to visit for peaceful contemplation or recreation.
    Thank you.

    United States Posted by corlear@comcast.net on Nov 19, 2007 at 2:04 PM

    The National Park Service nixed a very controversial plan ,that is builded on racism to use part of Benton Harbor and block the rest of the Lake Michigan Beach for a Jack Nickalous golf course.When are the people going to take a stand..

    United States Posted by EDWARD PINKNEY on Nov 20, 2007 at 6:16 AM
     Page 1 of 1 pages

  • register a new account »Posting Security

    To participate in our forums, please register for a free account.
     

    Retreive lost password »