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On proposed extension of land leases
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Posted on Dec 30 2004
There are those that oppose the proposed extension of land leases, saying it [land] is too precious to lose. How is land lost via extending its lease term? It’s only a proposed extension, not a wholesale approach to slam open the floodgates for more land sale.
It’s obvious that even lawmakers simply have no respect for the rights of individuals to own and dispose of their property. Why the constant assault and violation of landowners’ rights? Perhaps such lack of respect for our individual rights to own our land is founded on a fully honed “everything is government” mentality.
For lawmakers, I ask: Who would invest here under prevailing conditions of policy changes occurring erratically every other half and full moon? The NMI needs to get its act together and understand for once that it isn’t the center of the universe.
Laulau Bay is a perfect example why it was sold to another investor. Others were given land extensions while it must endure the indecisions of politicians. It has opted-out rather than build a hotel on public land where return of investments is basically shot. There’s hardly any room now for senseless intramural debate, but there’s certainly a lot of room to, yes, grow up!
John S. DelRosario, Jr.
Koblerville
