Editor:
    Ordinarily I wouldn’t bother answering an adverse reply to my “Letter to the Editor”. Each person has a right to his point of view. But Emily Masterton’s letter (“Charging fees at Fort Williams is ‘a bad idea,’” Sept. 1, page 9) was an unfair expression of my intent.
    Yes, looking ahead, I do think it would be very expensive to keep-up Fort Williams in a pristine manner. Incidentally, what is wrong with nice clean restrooms? I think they’re sanitary. However, Emily, let’s pass on the concession stands, Ferris wheels, merry-go rounds and marching bands. Although I think I might enjoy a marching band - good old Sousa.
    I would be up in arms if anyone would suggest concession stands and I believe most people in Cape Elizabeth would be too. I think Fort Williams is an extraordinary park. I previously stated why.
    I apologize for the sarcasm, but the subject is serious and deserves serious examination. Yes, it has been brought up many times, which proves that it is an unsolved problem needing a responsible solution.
    Now, Emily, let’s be honest.  I don’t believe that 25 or 30 people represent the feelings of all the people in Cape Elizabeth - the amount of people who attended the town meeting you were at.
    In any case, give the people in Cape Elizabeth a chance to express their opinion by a vote– a good way to express passionate feelings. I would find that very interesting.
    All the best Emily. Good luck to all of us.
Barbara Bright Durgin
Cape Elizabeth