https://www.pressdemocrat.com/articl...r-new-pharmacy
The (above), regarding some of today's remarks of some of the folks concerned about CVS / Chase on our block.
My comment is in response to the back and forth commentary that I feel sums up like this: 1) Well, we can't be just negative about the current CVS / Chase proposal; 2) well, we are a small minority in the omnipotent capitalist system; something is going to go down there on our corner and we're likely not going to like it no matter what; 3) well, put up or shut up (maybe), or, If you don't got a dime, you can't play the jukebox.
If citizens rising form the will - and that is a corollary to the great Declaration of Independence - "When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary ...,"
the hugely innovative, creative and resourceful community minded citizens of Sebastopol could develop the means to create a righteous and creative proposal to put at that corner lot and gateway to our town.
Or not. It is a historical truth that a people will not be decisively proactive until and unless they are sufficiently reactive to intolerable circumstances. Or, as another has said, the new shall arise on the ashes of the old. It remains to be seen if the current CVS / Chase proposal is really intolerable in the eyes, minds and actions of ourselves, citizens of Sebastopol. Or, if we have the "juice" to put something up there on that corner. Thus, if all of us concerned find our individual and collective ways to create this beautiful cornerstone of Sebastopol, we will see it done in the way that we want it done. If not, the whole matter will settle to a stepping stone toward another rising moment.
As Yogi Berra said, "it ain't over, 'til it's over." And, if you'd rather just smile at the wisdom and humor of Yogi Berra in his many pithy moments and admiring his ripe old age, I'm pleased that you walk away from this missive with a smile on your face. I look forward to your best intentions and actions in regards to this community matter.