Tom Tolg: Columnist’s message sincere

I got behind on reading the Recorder so this comment may be a bit dated. I saw a recent column stating that columnist Al Norman’s concern about the possibility of ADUs growing at an alarming rate represented the “politics of fear.” Bringing up fear is awfully weak sauce.

Fear is why if we own a house outright we still get house insurance. Fear is why we pay for lifeguards. Fear is often a sensible emotion which may help us avoid tragedies. Too bad RFK Jr. didn’t fear an outbreak of measles.

Because something is unlikely doesn’t mean we should ignore the possibility. Also, just a word about Al Norman. Al is a dear friend who I used to work with at Franklin Community Action and have known for about 50 years. Though I have sometimes disagreed with him I have never found him concerned about an issue just for the hell of it!

Though you may disagree with Norman’s argument I suggest that you take it seriously and honestly.

Tom Tolg

Greenfield