tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1658138279766595241.post6794626301703640177..comments2024-01-04T04:31:00.481-05:00Comments on Mixed Race America: N.I.M.B.Y.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13261371053113519712noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1658138279766595241.post-15765963781189403392008-08-26T23:44:00.000-04:002008-08-26T23:44:00.000-04:00I don't think she didn't mention "diverse populati...I don't think she didn't mention "diverse population"--my friend works on issues of race and urban space, so I'm positive that's why she was contacted and I'm sure she talked about this. <BR/><BR/>I think what I wanted to emphasize in the post was the varying reasons for why we should all care about NIMBY-ism, particularly the environmental impact of increased traffic patterns.<BR/><BR/>I do agree with you about traffic patterns, although I think your reference to "La Cucaracha" rings too stereotypically for my tastes. And truthfully, the cars in front of the taco stand are not (1) all filled with Latino drivers/passengers--many different people patron the taco truck (2) Loud music blasts from people's stereos that have a wide range--I've heard speed metal, hip hop, salsa, and top 40.<BR/><BR/>But I take your point about noise, in general, and the ways in which our own family contexts make us more or less in tune with noise patterns.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261371053113519712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1658138279766595241.post-9493397753315699802008-08-26T13:50:00.000-04:002008-08-26T13:50:00.000-04:00Please ask your friend why she didn't mention "a d...Please ask your friend why she didn't mention "a diverse population". I am curious.<BR/><BR/>On the taco truck issue, some people choose a place to live based on noise patterns and how well those noise patterns match their needs. People with a new baby, for example, don't want to hear 'La Cucaracha' at any time during the day or night. It's not just that tune; they don't want any sudden, loud, or piercing noise. You may have tuned it out; I know I get used to most types of noise after a while.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17601715913702065073noreply@blogger.com