Save Lowell School
>> Monday, March 2, 2009
Dear Andy: My son is supposed to attend Lowell School in Bellingham next year. But the school, which has been closed for a year for seismic upgrades, may remain closed next year as well due to the current economic situation. Some parents in the neighborhood have started a group to save Lowell School. I am torn, should I join the group to save Lowell School, or be fiscally responsible and accept that keeping the school closed for one additional year may be the right thing to do? - Brian in Bellingham
Dear Brian: No one wants their school to close. This reeks of the “not in my neighborhood” plague that has been sweeping the nation over the past couple decades. I would bet my left nut that you live in an upper middle class neighborhood with nice views, lots of foreign cars, and kids that will never know the hurt of lower middle class. If Lowell was an intercity school in another part of town, would your neighbors be up in arms? I think not. Stand proud and support the additional year of Lowell School closure. Think globally, not locally.
