Reply To: East Ramapo – where are our children supposed to go to school?

I think there’s a connection between the “neutral” rules that just so happen to try keeping the Jews out and the extensive, unrestrained overbuilding. Communities naturally change. When the authorities in charge refuse to engage with constituents, people resort to self-help. No, it’s not a multi family house, my mother is moving in. And my sister. And some cousins. So instead of anything remotely resembling a plan, you get these monstrosities and uncontrolled growth. I’ve lived in Monsey most of my life and I’m disgusted but not shocked. Government isn’t responsive to the community as a whole – it’s responsive to whoever gives the best hand$hake. I can’t really blame people for taking advantage of the system because there hasn’t been a good alternative.

Of course Nanuet doesn’t want to turn into another Route 306 and that’s why Rabbi Fink said we’re not moving in – we don’t want to threaten your way of life. That said, the more resistance there is, the more likely this will turn into a nasty, expensive lawsuit that doesn’t benefit anybody. But what are we supposed to do? Drop dead? No thanks!