Re: "Is the American Dream dying in Fallbrook?" [Letter, Village News, 10/16/14]

How ironic to read “Romney in 2016” and “Is American Dream dying in Fallbrook” printed side by side in the Oct. 16 issue of the Village News.

Yes Cathy, the American dream is dying in the USA due to bloated government given free pass by the Thordarson’s seemingly drinking the “Hope and Change” kool-aid daily, exhibiting no common sense whatsoever.

To clarify, the American Dream is not dying due to residents living along the Avocado Marathon’s running route who do not appreciate being locked in or out of their driveways to accommodate runners.

I attended the Aug. 18 planning meeting in which the marathon was discussed. You compared the lockdown of property access to your choice of staying home Halloween night due to numerous “trick or treaters.” It’s disingenuous to compare free choice on Halloween night to lack of choice on “marathon” morning.

Comparing it to the Avocado Festival and Christmas Parade? There is still a driving route around Fallbrook. Business owners are able to access their business if they choose. Any person can park in a lot and walk into downtown Fallbrook during either of those events.

As a 13-year self-employed wedding flower designer working from our property, access in and out of our driveway is imperative most notably on the weekends.

I doubt any of us not embracing the marathon route resent that you run, it just shouldn’t impact those of us who have other responsibilities. You ask for “respectful living,” perhaps give that a bit more thought?

Denise Shadle