The unnecessary establishment of a storage facility has taken place located on the cross between route 1 and 543. A home for wildlife has been taken away to house someone’s junk. In what ideal world does this make sense? 

The public has demonstrated no support for the destruction of the land that has been untouched for ages. They now stand against the disgust of the new development. 

At what point do we stop tearing down trees and natural habitats for establishments that serve no purpose to benefit the community or environment? The part that makes Harford County so desirable is the variety of rural land found throughout but now is slowly diminishing for businesses monetary growth. 

What purpose will the storage unit even serve besides an excuse for excessive clutter? Not only does this landmark hold no value in this location, but there is also a storage unit not even a quarter of the mile up the road on Hoagie Drive.  

Rage infiltrates the public, not only in the mind with the confusion of choosing a storage unit, but also in their hearts for taking away the homes of wildlife. The construction started with the demolition of forest for apartments and has now proceeded with this new storage unit, but they won’t stop there… 

The ill-advised decision to also put a Sheetz is in progress according to the Baltimore Sun, “The Bel Air location is planned at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 543, near the Hickory Bypass, adjacent to Five43 Apartments, an 184-unit multifamily community development.” They have chosen to put another gas station parallel to the Royal Farms that has been in that area for years. When will the money hungry, inconsiderate, businessmen stop to focus on what the world really needs? 

From the children’s book The Lorax by author Dr. Suess, we are provided with a powerful message that relays thoughtful reasoning throughout our lives.  The cautionary tale shines light on how a person’s actions affect the environment. Two powerful characters that resemble real world figures are the Onceler and the Lorax. The Onceler, who is a reckless, greedy, entrepreneur with unfettered ambition, destroys the immediate environment. He slowly wrecks the land, kills the trees, and leaves the animals deserted for the purpose of clearing the land for business establishments. The Lorax represents the environment and all the creatures that experience the wrath of destruction. He voices for the oppressed in hopes to “save the trees”.  

Dr. Suess provided an environmental symbolic message through the allegory of the ravages of industry. This is the lesson that has been instilled in the minds of young readers, who are now adults. When will the Onceler stop?