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Keiser's Coul Links Project (Embo/Dornoch)
David_Tepper:
Brian E. -
The Herald did run an article about the planning approval of the Coul Links course on June 20. The headline was "Anger as controversial golf course plans get go-ahead despite mass objections."
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16303578.anger-as-controversial-golf-course-plans-get-go-ahead-despite-mass-objections/
Mr. McAllister was not paying attention. ;)
DT
Niall C:
David
Did that article appear in the Herald or Sunday Herald ? One has recently hanged its tune and started to criticise the current government while the other it very much it's mouthpiece, or at least it was the last time I read it.
Niall
David_Tepper:
"Did that article appear in the Herald or Sunday Herald?"
Niall -
I did not realize the Herald and the Sunday Herald were two different entities. Since the web article from the Herald website is dated June 20, I can only assume it appeared in the former, not the later.
DT
David_Tepper:
Almost, but not quite!
https://www.northern-times.co.uk/News/Scottish-ministers-extend-their-review-period-on-Coul-Links-31072018.htm
Ian Mackenzie:
--- Quote from: David_Tepper on July 31, 2018, 08:57:20 AM ---Almost, but not quite!
https://www.northern-times.co.uk/News/Scottish-ministers-extend-their-review-period-on-Coul-Links-31072018.htm
--- End quote ---
Wow...this article states:
"There has been overwhelming public support to protect the internationally important wildlife site."
Then, a few paragraphs later, this “journalist” states: “However local residents are overwhelmingly in favour of the development with the possibility of jobs and the knock-on effect of increased visitors."
Huh...?
Worth mentioning as the "journalist" above overlooked some relevant info:
1. Gail Ross, the local MSP who represents the area, is entirely in favor of the project.
2. 140 local businesses have signed a "support document" in favor of the project.
No question that the concerns of those seeking to ensure the preservation of the environment should be heard and respected. In fact, I believe the project has altered its plans on several occasions to accommodate the concerns and this has been recognized by authorities.
But, what kills me is always the highly "selective outrage" with projects like Coul Links.
For example, where is "Scottish Bug Life" (and others) when Sutherland seeks to land a UK "space port" and rocket launch facility to:
“Provide the infrastructure needed for space tourism, though a regulatory framework for passenger trips has yet to be created. The space industry Bill cleared its House of Commons stages in March, paving the way for the spaceport. Transport Minister Jo Johnson said: “This puts us at the forefront of the new space race. It helps us to compete as the destination of choice for satellite companies worldwide.” SNP MP Dr Philippa Whitford said: “Launches are currently carried out from Kazakhstan."
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/science-technology/sky-limit-sutherland-wins-race-12919142
So, golf courses are bad, but space ports to launch rockets for the military are good...?Yup, selective outrage on full display.
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