Well, John, the sheizer could hit the proverbial fan on this one.
Bryan did have a good point - as hard as it may be, we gotta contain ourselves and make a good appearance - and any kind of retribution will only weaken the outcome if they use vandalism as another reason to take away what is already ours.
Most all of these people buying the waterfront properties and building are nouveau riche - with the newly acquired wherewithal to do
ALMOST anything they want. We have to posse up to let them know that just ain't the case, when it comes to the constitution of
THIS state and our riparian rights - which are our and our children's birthrights.
Trust me, as a fourth generation Newporter whose family has worked for the very wealthiest people in the country, there's a very big difference between 'rich' and 'wealthy'. The old money families have always been gracious and kind for the nearly 150 years we've dealt with them - and believe me, they have as little use for the nouveau crowd and social climbers as we do.
You may very well find yourselves very surprised to find out just who your staunchest supporters are going to be
Stay tuned.