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I read the comments and see an overuse of "NIMBY".

It’s become a catch-all label that can oversimplify complex debates. People slap it on anyone opposing local projects, and it shuts down discussion implying selfishness without digging into the actual concerns.

What is wrong with residents concerned about noise, privacy, and safety? Those are real issues worth wrestling with, not just knee-jerk "not here" whining.

Maybe folks repeat it because it’s a quick way to sound clever online without saying much.



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