the ostrich

Oh, and while on the subject, it is simply absurd to criticise EDGE members (and other concerned community groups) of NIMBYism. It is precisely because of the desire FOR a school in our area that the campaign was so passionate. However, the criteria was for an educational establishment of quality and space - a decent environment in which to learn AND play. There has been a lot of fuss made about the lack of decent boys schooling in the area, but how many options do local parents have if they want to send their kids to a local MIXED school?

Quite true. Why not instead just create a huge sandpit, and then everyone can simply bury their heads in it.