The good news is that we aren't powerless
The following was taken from an e.mail written by Toby Butterfield:
Many of us have gotten used to feeling powerless about things in this country and, oh look, here's another thing to make us mad. The decision to destroy a third of the botanical gardens to provide a site for the new hospital is ludicrous. That park is worth far more that the extra millions or the extra 3 years that it would take to use the existing site. I mean really! How can they expect us to ever see this as a good idea? It's true that we haven't heard the full explanation for the decision. If their reasons are so convincing then why is it taking them so long to present them?
The good news is that we aren't powerless. Why? Think about it? Can you think of a single person who agrees with this decision? The quantity of opposition will be the key. This is what we should draw hope from. When was the last time there was an issue that could unite SO MANY people in Bermuda? Really? We all feel the same way, and that should empower us to express ourselves like never before. We can easily make it so that we cannot be ignored on this one. If you have wanted to believe in the power of the people before but you haven't dared, dare now. This one we can win.
What can you do? Here's some specific ideas:
Write to your MP. (The addresses are on , Limey in Bermuda)
Write to Patrice Minors pkminors@gov.bm
Write to the Premier ascott@gov.bm
Write to the BHB (e.mail address currently not working)
Write to the paper and ask the paper to keep a tally and report the number of letters received.
See if your employer or church or child's school will get involved.
Get kids to write letters.
Use the botanical gardens more (ask your employer, or church or child's school to use it).
Get creative, think outside the box and come up with your own initiatives.