Tribute to Parkmerced heroes

I have been to the Towers three times now. It has been an eye opening experience to say the least.

Everywhere I look, people and publications are condemning the long-time residents of this community for wanting to hold onto what they have. They are inciting rebellion against what in many cities could be called an institution, a landmark.

To establish a home, raise a family, see your children grow to be successful adults with children of their own, and to then have it torn away from you all in the name of progress and development, is preposterous. No one should have to endure such a trial. Not in a country that calls itself free.

Here's to the Evelyns, the Roberts, and the others who are willing to stand up and fight back. I felt lucky to have spoken with them, to have met them, and to have learned from them.

I'm not sure what the next chapters in the Parkmerced story will hold; though, I hope for their sake, it is one of promise.

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