anymore. Breathing is getting harder and harder. It is unconscionable that a jet should fly into such a small airport. Get them out of here, back to where they belong, and there is no compromise.”
“I FEEL THAT THE SANTA MONICA CITY Council did the right thing, and that they should stand their ground against the FAA. The FAA seems to want to be able to push everybody around and dictate policy, even to the detriment of homeowners and citizens in the Santa Monica area.”
“WHEN WE ALL PURCHASED OUR residences here, there were small planes only. It is so out of proportion that yes I think we should go ahead and cancel the jets. And not just the large ones, I think the medium size jets as well. So, I think we should go for it, the FAA is actually overruling their own rules on the entire matter.”
“I BELIEVE THAT SANTA MONICA SHOULD absolutely fight the FAA and continue to regulate the Santa Monica Airport to the type of airport it was originally. Living near the airport, the large jets are a huge concern both in terms of pollution and danger.”
“I BELIEVE THE CITY SHOULD STAND ITS ground and take issue with the FAA, not compromise in any way. The health risks are tremendous. We are breathing in noxious fumes and our eyes water, we’re coughing and getting sick. The noise is unbearable. And it’s a very serious situation that needs to be changed immediately.”
“I WANT TO ENCOURAGE THE CITY Council to keep firm with the ruling that they passed to prohibit the largest and fastest jets at the Santa Monica Airport. These jets are exceedingly dangerous. Their pollution is atrocious. The noise is deafening, and it’s a huge safety factor for the community. Thank you, council, for staying firm.”
“THE FAA THAT I SAW LAST WEEK AT THE Santa Monica City Council meeting should be renamed the Federal Antagonistic Association. Of course the city should stand its ground and take the FAA on. The city should also be working closer with the groups like concerned residents against airport pollution and make sure that health and safety issues are interrelated.”
“I’M GRATEFUL THAT THE CITY COUNCIL chose to ban the large jets at Santa Monica Airport and I hope and expect them to fight the FAA as they bring their challenge. They made the right decision in the first place and they should stand by it and defend it, and we’re grateful to them for doing that.”
“I FEEL THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA should stand its ground against the FAA regarding ruling out certain jets into the Santa Monica Airport. I hope they stick to their ruling.”
“IT’S UNCONSCIONABLE TO CONTINUE bringing large jets right over the tree tops of homes. That is unsafe.”
“THE CITY DEFINITELY SHOULD STAND its ground and take on the FAA because otherwise we’ll just be run over.”
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 5, 2008. Read the original PDF.