Letters to the editor
Published 12:00 am PDT Sunday, May 6, 2007
Worst in air, worst in flooding
Re "Counties' air quality gets failing grade," May 1: Based on this latest report, and previous ones concerning the danger of flooding, our city has now attained "worst" status regarding two fundamental natural elements.
Our air, because of pollution, is a danger to breathe; and our water, as Sacramento is ranked worst in flood protection, could drown us.
Being thus threatened by the two elements most needed for life, it would behoove most reasonable people to beat a hasty retreat to more suitable climes.
However, Sacramento is a truly wonderful place to live. Blessed with exceptional climate, beautiful natural resources -- centered by the American River Parkway -- and an exciting combination of big-town type government as the state capital and small-town ambience most equate with the Midwest.
Sacramento is truly a delightful -- though admittedly dangerous -- place to live.
This acknowledgment will, I suspect, continue to engage the commitment of individuals, organizations and public leadership to rededicate ourselves to making Sacramento as safe to live in as it is beautiful.
- David H. Lukenbill, Sacramento
Senior Policy Director,
American River Parkway Preservation Society
