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CrossingBrooklynFerry on April 25, 2017 at 12:43 pm

 Again, if you can point to particular things these plaintiffs or their representatives have said that are dog whistles for class-based animus to transit, then let's talk about that. Otherwise, just own the fact that it's just name-calling and derision based on the fact that you oppose their point of view.

Many of us have heard such race and class based animus to transit in person from people we know or from individuals online.  It is wise of the plaintiffs and their representatives to avoid such animus in their public statements.  The pols Drumz quotes are active in local politics in the area, and I am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt that their statements are based on things they have heard in private.  

JeffB makes a valid point - if its about preserving park spaces from transportation related noise, there are plenty of places in the region, including some close to Chevy Chase, where automobiles have a huge impact on park space, and where in some cases there is potential to lessen it.  One looks eagerly for the same individuals to get involved in the cause of change in those instances.  

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