Don't be fooled by this obvious ruse

I am amazed by the thoughtfulness of my Naperville School District 204 neighbors to the south, who regard my children's health and safety above their own families. They are fighting with such passion and zeal to protect my children. I thank them for their noble efforts.

However, I find it difficult to believe that their consideration for my children is greater than their own. Their concern, which cites pipelines and high-tension power lines, is clearly a ruse. Those "hazards" at the Metea location run north and south -- passing directly though those very same neighborhoods opposed to the Metea location. The Tall Grass subdivision clubhouse is within 100 feet of a high-energy electrical switchyard and substation, which is much closer than where the high school will sit.

Next time you drive south on Route 59, notice the construction of the people bridge and its proximity to those overhead high-tension power lines. Are they opposed to that bridge due to EMF concerns?

I am certain that no one - not the school board, our local government, the press, our communities, and our judges -- will be fooled by this obvious scam. Of course there's always coercion and intimidation. Nonetheless, thanks for raising the issue of safety for our children.

Eric Hale

Naperville