Our citizenry is concerned about preservation of our Lowcountry and its natural resources. But Beaufort County Council is considering approving a shopping center that would not meet the county's stormwater runoff goals. Why would we accept this violation to enable someone to gain financially?

The Beaufort County School District is concerned about inadequate finances. Yet, the district's leadership believes it is acceptable to gamble with the community's dollars to support a project that benefits sellers and developers but not students.

Who is confused? Why?

Robert V. Cummings

Hilton Head Island