If some group came along and offered to build a country club and golf course that would increase Rye´s tax base, the council members would be falling all over themselves to jam demolition permits down the throats of any home owners in the way.

So what, Obviously the highest bidder got it.

Buying a house for the lot is also very common practice in the Wash D.C. area.

These crybabies should mind their own business.

Demolition creates jobs, as does rebuilding.

Charm never paid anyone´s bills.

As a preservationist myself, I can understand how longtime residents get concerned when a great many older houses in their towns are destroyed.

Houses that are 100 years old, or older, are often very well built, and have a special beauty. It can be heartbreaking to locals to see them demolished.

However if you read all the way through this article, you will finally find that the house Sununu demolished was built in 1939.

So we are not talking about a priceless piece of American colonial or Victorian history.

The headline should read, "Rye is blessed with a building boom."

Since the local laws have allowed multiple demo permits over time, and the historic value of the existing dwellings is marginal, one can only assume that the purpose of this article is to expose John Sununu´s address for future intimidation...or worse. Get ready, your country is being taken from you.