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Accountability for destruction

Sat., April 22, 2017

I just got back from my first hike over the South Hill Bluff after the “misunderstanding.” I feel sick to my stomach at the destruction. This illegal road reeks of an attempt to ‘beg forgiveness rather than ask for permission’. My hope is that there is no forgiveness and that everyone involved is held as accountable as possible; including fines, withholding future permits, license forfeiture and loss of jobs.

Furthermore the process needs to be transparent so that the public knows what really happened. A statement needs to be made loud and clear and policies put in place so that no future “misunderstandings” are made.

Karn Nielsen

Spokane

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