In response to Becky Curry's letter regarding the State of Jefferson ( Curry: Representation in the State of Jefferson, www.bit.ly/1BQIwMa ), I am not going to go into any dates or ruling, just logic!

When the few who live with and look after the rocks and trees lose a say to those who don't even see them because of the concrete, asphalt and high rises, who but the people who live with the rocks and trees can protect and save them and their way of life? 

Truman Bernal lives in Kelseyville, Calif.