Improvers improving Costa Mesa?

Although it is unfair to characterize a group based solely on the

words and actions of an individual member, I believe most people

(including Lolita Harper) are not wrong in judging the Improver’s key

agendas.

Quite often, the core members of the Improvers have unashamedly

revealed themselves to be extremely conservative, ranging from

anti-immigration to homophobic beliefs.

I believe most people find it rather difficult accepting the true

intentions of the Improvers. A few weeks ago, an Improver petitioned

council to add a “no soccer” clause to a community park sign. Are

unbiased residents suppose to believe that this Improver was actually

looking out for the best interests of the city, or simply trying to

exclude a certain race from playing there? Well, most of us would

have to be blind not to recognize the real agenda behind some of the

Improvers’ plans.

Perhaps it would be better for the Improvers to detach themselves

from some of their more extreme members. But then again, what unites

them is not a spirit to better the community, but a relentless zeal

to transform Costa Mesa into their own myopic vision.

If the Improvers want more respect, they need to earn it --

embracing all citizens, regardless of race, class, and sexuality

would be a welcomed change. And remember, actions speak louder than

words.

JOSHUA TYLER

Costa Mesa