Ernst Posted 24 December , 2009 Share Posted 24 December , 2009 We have hurried to correct the perception that the campaign is run by interfering foreigners, and translators are now at work producing a mirror Flemish site. Translators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernst Posted 24 December , 2009 Share Posted 24 December , 2009 It's because of his and many other soldier's sacrifices, British, Commonwealth, French and Belgian that you can have a point of view. Come on. Do you really believe this nonsense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMG65 Posted 24 December , 2009 Share Posted 24 December , 2009 Come on. Do you really believe this nonsense? Nonsense? So can you please tell me what the Great War was fought for? Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Evans Posted 24 December , 2009 Share Posted 24 December , 2009 Ernst, Although your initial stated objection to this campaign has been shown to be unfounded, you decline my request that you reveal any substantive motive for your continued opposition. This is of course your prerogative although I’m afraid that your continued spurious posting on the matter, without showing the ability to present a reasoned argument, leads me to wonder whether you have an ulterior motive. Why should you be taken seriously? Merry Christmas Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisharley9 Posted 24 December , 2009 Share Posted 24 December , 2009 Well I for one will now be ignoring Ernst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 24 December , 2009 Share Posted 24 December , 2009 I detect a troll .... the big thing about trolls is they get bored very soon after we do. At this season of goodwill, I wish all such trolls the very best, and will they please close the door as they leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towisuk Posted 24 December , 2009 Share Posted 24 December , 2009 There's an update on the house project on the petition site.... Please read and let fellow forum members know of these developements....time is running out, but what is happening seems to be deliberately timed for the Christmas break leaving less time for objections.... http://www.savehill60.org/ regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted 24 December , 2009 Share Posted 24 December , 2009 Just signed it. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislock Posted 27 December , 2009 Share Posted 27 December , 2009 Signed and confirmed. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agh57 Posted 28 December , 2009 Share Posted 28 December , 2009 I have as well. Although the cynic in me feels this may be in vain (he says without any knowledge of Belgian planning laws). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisharley9 Posted 29 December , 2009 Share Posted 29 December , 2009 Even my 18 year old daughter has agreed to sign the petition; she has visited Hill 60 & agrees without the view it looses all context. By the way she got an A in history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britman Posted 31 December , 2009 Share Posted 31 December , 2009 This topic is indeed a very sensitive one. However, I will not be signing my name to the petition. As others have mentioned, I feel this is more of a local matter. Though, I do understand the feelings of many who want to preserve the view and have every right to create a petition to try and change the decision that has been made. Democracy is what the War was fought for (not to keep a view over Ieper SMG ) Good luck to you all who are fighting to change the decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnock Posted 1 January , 2010 Share Posted 1 January , 2010 signed Cnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabine72 Posted 1 January , 2010 Share Posted 1 January , 2010 thank you for all the help sabine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBully Posted 1 January , 2010 Share Posted 1 January , 2010 I have also signed the petition and have seen that there is publicity for this issue on the WW1 Buffs Facebook group. I noticed from http://www.savehill60.org/Journalist.htm "Belgian politicians have had the Western Front area shortlisted for UNESCO World Heritage Site status which they hope to have granted for the centenary, 2014" so hopefully there are potential allies within Belgium and the campaign will not just be seen as 'foreigners' who want to dictate to local authorities in a foreign country how they should conduct their affairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMG65 Posted 1 January , 2010 Share Posted 1 January , 2010 Britman You must have misunderstood my post and I take exception to your comment. I thought it was obvious that I was saying to Ernst that the war was fought so he could have a point of view in matters such as this. I believe this could be called Democracy, as mentioned in your post. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted 2 January , 2010 Share Posted 2 January , 2010 Britman I thought it was obvious that I was saying to Ernst that the war was fought so he could have a point of view in matters such as this. I believe this could be called Democracy, as mentioned in your post. (quote) The Allied Powers were fighting for democracy in WW1? I hadn't heard that before. While this notion may have somewhat applied to Wilson, (the USA was not a formal ally, but rather an 'associated power') who claimed (and later reneged on the promise) that the USA would fight only to make the world safe for democracy, it would probably have come as something of a suprise to George, Nikki and Albert who were at least honest enough to make it known that they weren't terribly interested in extending the notions of democracy (let alone universal sufferage) to millions of people living under their nation's control. All that came much later. But I digress from the thread. Issuing building permits for a structure which will negatively impact Hill 60 is an affront to both historical sensibilities and aesthetics (as I'm sure anyone who has seen recent examples of Belgian residential architecture will agree). If the local officials do not recognize the importance of preserving historic sites which happen to rest within their jurisdiction then it is up to the rest of the world to bring it to their attention. TAKE A STAND, SIGN THE PETITION. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisharley9 Posted 4 January , 2010 Share Posted 4 January , 2010 Petition now stands at 1409 - a goodly figure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabine72 Posted 4 January , 2010 Share Posted 4 January , 2010 yep it does have got 1418 now, contacted some politicians here in belgium, waiting what they have to say about it kind regards sabine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Evans Posted 4 January , 2010 Share Posted 4 January , 2010 Sabine, Really appreciate the work that you and the team are doing. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabine72 Posted 7 January , 2010 Share Posted 7 January , 2010 nearly 2000 signatures and a department ( ruimtelijke ordening) in brussels is investigating it. kind regads sabine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Reed Posted 7 January , 2010 Share Posted 7 January , 2010 That is good news indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Holstein Posted 7 January , 2010 Share Posted 7 January , 2010 Tony and I have signed it. Christina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 8 January , 2010 Share Posted 8 January , 2010 Just signed. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 9 January , 2010 Share Posted 9 January , 2010 Just had an email to say that they have lost 2000 signatures, software crash. They want me to re sign. Anyone else hsd this, before I re sign? Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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