"Elizabeth F. Campion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I would not have gone to the trouble to restore my "Fish Scale" siding if
I had to paint it ochre.
Because it is restored, the folks who follow me into my home can choose
Ochre, but I want to enjoy light and color and the pleasure of coming
home to something which feels like a retreat from my auto and office.
I choose rainbow colors, partly in support of those troubled by the
actions of some homophobic thugs in Powelton Village. I left the HC
hearing fearful that
a homophobic person might create a complaint or hassles under the guise
of
preventing my "Bright" "Not Historic" color choices or that
a racist person could object to my mural,
without revealing that the content
which portrays the joyful interaction of folks with
nonhomogeneous skin tones,
is what really caused their offense.
Liz,
Enough! For openers, your house that is painted in rainbow colors in support of the gay bashing in Powelton is not even in the proposed historic district. And if it was, the historic district does not regulate paint colors. It could stop you from painting brick, but that doesn�t seem to be your concern.
You are making the argument that if the proposed historic district is approved, it would somehow adversely effect the quality of life of the many gay and lesbian couples that live in the neighborhood. Not to mention the possibility that the non-white people in the neighborhood would be forced out. You are not doing the gay and lesbian community any favors by making such ridiculous statements. I find both statements offensive.
You are right. There is a possibility that the cost of maintaining your home IF IT WAS IN THE DISTRICT would cost more. And red tape. On the other hand, there is real (hotly contested) possibility that the value of property would increase.
What role where you playing in the debate about a mural in center city? Agent? Citizen?
Chris Card
"Elizabeth F. Campion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
C J Card
42nd Street and Osage Ave
Philadelphia Pa 19104
cell: 215.681.3732
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