It Is Important To Preserve Beach Rights!

Jan. 16, 2006

Dear Editor,
Kevin Kieschnik, writing in Sunday’s Caller/Times(Jan. 16,’06) says “It is time we all put aside our personal bias and begin seeking the overall good of Corpus Christi.”
He goes on to say that “…When an actual opportunity develops we get a major uproar of opposition. … I just don’t get it.”
He is framing the issue incorrectly. The opposition to the Shexnailder beach grab is not opposition to development. It is a reaction to a blatant attempt by developers and some city officials to give away public rights and possession of a section of our local beaches.
Development should be planned carefully, taking into account the environment, necessary infrastructure, city services, density and greenspace considerations and, importantly, public rights. It should not be dictated by fat cat, out of town developers who say it is my way or not at all.
And no city official, council or any other government entity has the right to make such a decision. The voters should have the final say on this.
Folks from all over as well as locals have been using these beaches safely and equitably for decades and it should continue as is.
Sincerely
Dicky Neely
4141 Whiteley Dr. #201
Corpus Christi, Tx. 78418
361-937-3768
Muddyboy3@aol.com