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BIKES Montecito Journal, Letters to the Editor, 1206 Coast Village Circle, Suite H, Montecito, CA. 93108. You can also FAX such mail to: (805) 969-6654, or E-mail to letters@montecitojournal.net for GROMS! The Truth About Kelp I read with interest Mr. Zach Rosen’s article on Chris Goldblatt’s reef project. I am uncertain if Mr. Rosen California deaths are 9,500 compared to New York’s 32,500. And California has about twice the population of was obtaining his information from New York. And for Mom Chris, but his initial statements are inacWhat about that political leaderand Dad curate under any circumstances. First, ship failure? Both New York and El Niño events are directly correlated California have Democrats as goverwith warm waters and heavy rainfall. nors and they make decisions about Not, “droughts” as he represents. In statewide health mandates. New York fact, kelp forests thrive in the oppoGovernor Andrew Cuomo famoussite climatic La Niña conditions, where ly sent COVID-19 infected elderly to cold waters dominate our Pacific coastnursing homes where they died by GET OUTSIDE al waters. The decline in kelp forests the thousands. Brutoco says “in states occurs regularly when warm waters with good political leadership, the associated with El Niño occur. These virus is now under control. Governor same kelp forests rejuvenate when cold Cuomo showed us how to do it. waters return, as is the “normal” condiGovernor Newsom chose to ignore his tion on the Central Coast. example.” Uhhh, logically it appears Secondly, every attempt to create Newsom is outperforming Cuomo artificial reef environments (other than more than three to one. decommissioning oil platforms), have Federalism, which Brutoco often failed to produce the desired effect. natters on about, means state conThe ocean currents either obliterate trol over local issues. Seems to me, these “reefs” with sand deposits, or in a large geographic area, such as Locally owned and operated for over 40 years wave action renders them ineffective. the USA, regional mandates are 14 State Street | 805-962-0049 | Mon-Sunday 10-5 As a surfer, I wish I could support his superior, especially in a health crihypothesis! sis. Thankfully, the Tenth Amendment While it is true that kelp require to the Constitution is being respected. hard surfaces to attach their root sysTrying to take any issue, and make it tems in order to thrive, the more a political Issue is the stock and trade likely cause of the demise of the kelp of the Left, which seeks to divide us forests is the emergence of sea urchins at every turn. Let’s all stay safe and that destroy this same root system. healthy and wash our hands of meanThe increase in urchin populations is ingless politics. directly associated with the reduced Peter Hunt number of otters, resulting from a Longtime Santa Barbara and hundred years of sea otter hunting, Montecito resident and the opposition from commercial fishermen such as Mr. Goldblatt, to the re-introduction of otters to their Let’s Get Kids Moving native environs. Why can’t schools provide PE outLastly, the assertion that downslope doors, in-person? What is the ratioflow from regularly occurring environnale? mental events such as our recent debris Paul Orfalea flows is absurd. We all can attest to Make sure your portfolio contains the right the volume of debris, boulders, rocks, automobiles and every imaginable Duck Duck Go investments—as well as the right protection from object that ended up in the ocean after our horrific event, despite the manI’d like to congratulate you on the wonderfully written, heart-touching risk—for you and your family’s unique situation. made barriers we have erected. All of the Central Coast is not defined as article on the lost ducklings at Mount Carmel Church in the May 21-28 issue

We offer free stock portfolio reviews. urbanized area...fortunately! Mark Mattingly of the Montecito Journal (“The Great Montecito Duck Caper”). Of course, I Call us at 805-465-7365. Nattering Away read with delight that they had been found and all was well! During these daunting times and all MJ writer Rinaldo Brutoco has a our news sources filled with fearful 360 S. Hope Avenue Ste. C-210 | Santa Barbara, CA 93105 1485 East Valley Road Ste. 2 | Montecito, CA 93108 www.Harbor-Hills.com perspective that is both emotional and sometimes illogical. He states every other Western-styled democracy has gotten COVID-19 under control while news, it was such a joy to read this story. Hope to see many more uplifting articles about our local wildlife and how we are caring for them. Investment Advisory Services provided through Partnervest Advisory Services, LLC a SEC Registered Investment Adviser. we have a failure of political leadSincerely, Insurance Services provided through Harbor Hills Insurance Services. ership. Brutoco says California has Marianne Meeker many more recent daily virus deaths than New York. While true, total LETTERS Page 104 8 MONTECITO JOURNAL “This would have been a great game to watch if we didn’t have any money on it.” – Norm MacDonald 6 – 13 August 2020