Letter: Don’t stereotype homeowners wanting to protect their land

SUN JOURNAL • October 1, 2023

I am tired of developers and others who love to make millions off exploiting Maine homeowners by making discriminatory statements such as “older folks don’t like change” and “NIMBY.” Just because homeowners want to protect their land, environment and investment, we cannot be stereotyped into “NIMBY” as if we are selfish idiots. We are not. This is a bullying tactic. People should follow the money. I am a proud supporter of not in my backyard because I care deeply about the animals, trees, plants and open spaces. I have a right to protect my backyard and my environment and my investment. ~ Kelley Hashey, Bangor