Fountain expense isn't worthwhile
Chris Proto with a near-exact replica of a fountain in Babylon. The fountain was originally dedicated in 1897 and removed 40 years later. This replica was officially unveiled to the public on Memorial Day. Credit: Ed Betz
It seems the height of vain stupidity to spend $50,000 of our Suffolk County tax money on a fountain from two centuries ago ["Source of civic pride: fountain flows again," News, May 31]. This is a staggering amount of money to spend on anything, but a fountain? Is Marie Antoinette on the county grant commission?
Have they never heard of resin in Babylon? A quick trip to any garden center reveals beautiful fountains made of the stuff at bargain prices. I'm sure they could have replicated this Victorian monstrosity at a fraction of the amount.
At a time when we are fighting to keep our homes and livelihoods, and when so many Long Islanders are losing everything, this just seems like a brainless waste. I hope they enjoy their fountain, because all I see is a waterfall of wasted cash.
Yvonne Kleine, Bayport
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