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Old 11-16-2007
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but the time and energy that has been put into complaining about a few lights could be better spent lobbying for change.
lol

It only took me about 90 seconds to state my opinion on the lights. I think it's wasteful and probably unnecessary. Call East Point whatever you want but to me it's just a strip mall with bright lights.

You know what's worse about people who "complain" about the lights??? People who complain about people "complaining" about the lights. How come YOU'RE not out helping abused people and/or lobbying for change??? HUH???


(I hope the sarcasm is evident.)
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Old 11-17-2007
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I get a kick out of people who complain about lights causing environmental pollution. (Not talking about you Smash) What about Irving? I'm sure there is way more environmental pollution from the refinery alone than those lights. That arguement is totally hilarious to me.
Very well said Cherry Pop.......my point exactly.
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Old 11-17-2007
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lol

It only took me about 90 seconds to state my opinion on the lights. I think it's wasteful and probably unnecessary. Call East Point whatever you want but to me it's just a strip mall with bright lights.

You know what's worse about people who "complain" about the lights??? People who complain about people "complaining" about the lights. How come YOU'RE not out helping abused people and/or lobbying for change??? HUH???


(I hope the sarcasm is evident.)
Yeah, it was very evident and I DO ALOT for the community thanks!! Like I said, I am putting my energy to good use....not sitting back thinking of ways to be sarcastic and arguing something that doesnt affect me at all..... I really dont think that the lights are hurting anyone. If they chose to put them up and pay the power bill, so be it. Maybe we should start contacting the home owners that put LOTS of Christmas lights up and tell them what they can and cannot do. How foolish does that sound.... Maybe we should put a stop to the Santa Clause Parade tonight, cause you know..... the lights, the truck emissions etc.... Heck, lets take all the christmas decorations down that are put up in the uptown area! I dont think that you would appreciate anyone coming onto your property and telling you how many lights you can have on, or how many appliances you can have running. As far as I am concerned, if I am paying the power bill, its nobody's business but my own. As far as it being distracting..... what do these people do when the sun shines in their eyes when their driving... we better talk to the powers that be about that damn sun. If the lights would put someone off the road, than I think I'm gonna stay off the road when the sun is shining....cause thats more of a distraction than the lights.

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Old 11-17-2007
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As far as I am concerned, if I am paying the power bill, its nobody's business but my own.
That's an extremely short-sighted and selfish point of view.

Environmental issues are increasingly a major problem in the world, as you undoubtedly must be aware.

Unnecessary and frivolous uses of energy like this are a waste, and only hurt the environment. If they hook it up so that it runs purely on solar energy, then that alleviates the energy waste issue (although the $100,000 they spent to buy the lights still would have been better spent on charity or other uses).

But just because the city is a "pigsty" in terms of pollution doesn't mean that we should not care about even more garbage/pollution being thrown about. It's like the same people who say "Why shouldn't I idle my car? The refinery is putting out way more pollution than me".

At least industrial uses like the refinery add economic value to the city; lights in the sky do not.




It also is light pollution in the simplest sense:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_pollution

"Light pollution is excess or obtrusive light created by humans. Among other effects, it:
- disrupts ecosystems
- can cause adverse health effects
- obscures the stars for city dwellers
- interferes with astronomical observatories
- and wastes energy.

Light pollution can be construed to have two main branches: (a) annoying light that intrudes on an otherwise natural or low light setting and (b) excessive light, generally indoors, that leads to worker discomfort and adverse health effects. Since the early 1980s, a global dark-sky movement has emerged, with concerned people campaigning to reduce the amount of light pollution."


It's not on the same scale as a big city skyline, but it's still a waste.

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Old 11-17-2007
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lol

It only took me about 90 seconds to state my opinion on the lights. I think it's wasteful and probably unnecessary. Call East Point whatever you want but to me it's just a strip mall with bright lights.

You know what's worse about people who "complain" about the lights??? People who complain about people "complaining" about the lights. How come YOU'RE not out helping abused people and/or lobbying for change??? HUH???


(I hope the sarcasm is evident.)

I totally agree

90 seconds isn't all that much time.
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Old 11-17-2007
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Like I said, I am putting my energy to good use....not sitting back thinking of ways to be sarcastic and arguing something that doesnt affect me at all.
lol

ok then!
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Old 11-21-2007
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Lights in the sky should be shut off
The lights in the sky at the new East Point Shopping site should be shut off. If you are driving it is natural to look at things that are moving around; they stand out so much and could cause a accident.
If Mr. Northrup wants to stand out so much, he could donate the money he is wasting in power and the price to put up the lights to our local soup kitchen.
There was a piece in the newspaper not to long ago that said we waste power and we should be paying more for power. In this case, that is true and a complete waste of our resources. I say that people should not shop at this complex until the lights are turned off.
CHRIS PATTERSON
Saint John

Really????????? Does it never end?????? Let me tell you this...."Don't shop at this complex until the lights are off" - I'd shut off the lights alright....close up shop and move right on out of here to a city willing to stop whining and accept new business/ideas. This must be bordering on crazy....what are people thinking....If I could afford to invest in SJ (opening a business etc) I'd have some serious reservations on if it should be done here (SJ)....wouldn't you? My opinion is that this constant complaining does not make the city look good.

Not to beat a dead horse here...but to me it seems completely crazy that anyone is STILL complaining about the lights going to cause an accident....ok at first maybe when people were trying to figure out what they were....but unless you've been under a rock you know where the lights are coming from....

Lets put it like this....in this city it is STILL acceptable to put your old stoves, microwaves, freezers, computers, TV....everything including the kitchen sink....by roadside for garbage collection....but yet that is not a big concern....we're worried about light pollution

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Old 11-21-2007
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OMg.. this is disturbing..
U would think people would be over this by now.. They are Lights.. they move, Yes they are wasting energy.. but what are you to do.. Complain.. Is that getting you anywhere?
and if Mr. Northrup was to donate the 100,000 to his local soup kitchen.. would he get this much of an uproar.. or recognition?? whatever you want to call it? No i dont think he would. Its his money.. and he can put it where he wants. Thats like saying he cant spend more than X amount of dollars on his family for christmas because the money could go elsewhere, to help the needy.

I am sorry people still can get over these lights.. and move on to more important things..

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Old 11-21-2007
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I'm jealous, I want some for my front lawn. LOL
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Old 11-21-2007
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Me too! HAHAHAHA
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Old 11-21-2007
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Very well put FutureChief88........


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OMg.. this is disturbing..
U would thik people would be over this by now.. They are kight.. they move, Yes they are wasting energy.. but what are you to do.. Complain.. Is that getting anywhere?
and if Mr. Northrup was to donate the 100,000 to his local soup kitchen.. would he get this much of an uproar.. or recognition?? whatever you want to call it? No i dont think he would. Its his money.. and he can put it where he wants. Thats like saying he cant spend more than X amount of dollars on his family for christmas because the money could go elsewhere, to help the needy.

I am sorry people still can get over these lights.. and move on to more important things..
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Very well put FutureChief88........
Thank you..

I mean really.. Why do people care so much about what everyone else does with their money! lol
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Old 11-21-2007
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There are 8 lights in the sky now ... 2 sets of 4
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Old 11-21-2007
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Lights In The Sky

I think they are so kool i look out my window they seem to be right in my back yard.People worry about the cost didn't cost me a penny more power to Mr. Northrup its his money to do as he wishes so go ahead Mr.Northrup brighten the City up more.
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Old 11-21-2007
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I think the lights in the sky are awesome thanks for brighting the City up Mr.Northrup.They seem to be right in my back yard they are so kool.
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Old 11-21-2007
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There are 8 lights in the sky now ... 2 sets of 4

hahahahahaha
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Old 11-21-2007
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I can't stand the lights :/

It's annoying to be taking a stroll on a gorgeous fall night, want to look up at the stars & all you can see are those annoying lights. I too want the city to grow, but sometimes I wonder where the priorities are in SJ...getting rid of UNBSJ will dampen the economy in this city, but they'll certainly put up lights to draw people to spend money out east :/

It just saddens me when even the SKY isn't safe from "advertising".
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Old 11-22-2007
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OMG people these lights are on for what 3 hours a night, from 6 till 9.

I still love them. I sat on my front porch the other night and watched them, I think it is soo neat that they shine so far away from where they origionate. I find myself looking for them when I am in different parts of the city.
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Old 11-22-2007
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lights

This kind of thinking scares me.....

Saint john is vying for a casino.....if these little lights are that big of a deal....heaven help those trying to open a casino to revitalise EPR.
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Old 11-22-2007
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This kind of thinking scares me.....

Saint john is vying for a casino.....if these little lights are that big of a deal....heaven help those trying to open a casino to revitalise EPR.
Maybe they could use really, really big candles!!!!



Personally I love the lights!!!
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