As you all know, Martha’s Vineyard has been the longtime host to President Bill Clinton and his family, Senator Hilary Rodham Clinton and her family and now, we’ll be host to Madame Secretary of State Clinton and her family.
Makes us wonder what might come next. Justice Clinton? Congresswoman Chelsea? The options are endless.
But I’m delighted - having met the 42nd first family and the 44th first family, the Obamas - that all of these smart, personable and influential people choose to spend time with us. It raises the bar on our island and our island population which is already teeming with intellectuals, artists and social changers.
I know that I for one am thrilled to have these extraordinary people as visiting ‘wash ashores’!
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I’ve got mixed feelings about another round of Clinton summer vacations or the start of Obama ones. Beautiful island. It should be available for all.
But with the big celebrity bucks come the mega-houses, jets idling for hours with the air conditioners on, road noise, litter on the roads, crowds and even higher prices. All all that has made the Vineyard a very different place since the Clintons started coming here, forcing away many who were born here.
Hi David,
Thank you for your comments. I agree that there are some negatives with some of the wealthy visitors. However, there are many positives of how this group has greatly contributed to the community through charitable giving for our new hospital, new YMCA wih swimming pool for the high school, giving to Community Services and their spending on our local retail and island small businesses. Our job and goal is to further advocate living green and environmentally sensitive: to protect the beautiful nature of this special place, we all love.
I appreciate your response. Thanks.
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