INC NEWS - flashing bill boards are a bad idea...

[John Schelp]

The electronic bill boards I've seen elsewhere dominate the night horizon and flash new ad images every 4-5 seconds. They exist. 

And we don't need them in Durham, next to our neighborhoods.

One must assume that the whole INC will vote on this; not just the executive committee. Is that correct? 

Again, I feel that the INC should oppose this measure. More background can be found here... http://www.bullcityrising.com/2008/12/billboard-debate-to-star-at-december-inc-meeting.html

~John

> I believe that neighborhoods should be able to hear what is
> being proposed before passing judgment or proposing that any
> organization strongly oppose it.
> 
> THAT IS WHY INC HAS THEM AS A SPEAKER.
> 
> Basing a decision (any decision) should be based on facts
> and looking at both sides of an issue, not prejudicing it.
> 
> For instance,  the subject line in the previous email
> posting 'suggests' that these billboards will be
> flashing bill boards.
> 
> That is a falsehood, and that is a fact!
> 
> I encourage everyone and anyone who believes that decisions
> should be based on objective information and factual data to
> attend the next session of INC to decide for themselves,
> instead of depending on someone else's opinion which may
> be misleading or misinformed.
> 
> Mike Shiflett

> > folks,
> > 
> > Today's Bull City Rising has an entry on the
> proposal to introduce electronic bill boards in Durham...
> >
> http://www.bullcityrising.com/2008/12/billboard-debate-to-star-at-december-inc-meeting.html
> > 
> > I've seen these electronic boards in the Triad and
> near Richmond. They look like large flat screen TVs on a
> stick -- that flash different images every five seconds.
> > 
> > Not only do the bill boards represent a distraction on
> the Interstate in a congested urban setting, many of these
> bill boards stand near homes and residential neighborhoods
> along the Interstate.
> > 
> > I'm surprised this is even being considered by
> local officials. The INC needs to strongly oppose this move
> by the bill board industry.
> > 
> > ~John Schelp