There was a story in last week in the San Jose Mercury News, CA, Casting critical eye at chain-link, Saratoga planners consider ban . It seemed a bit one sided to me so I contacted Mark Levin at the CLFMI to get the industries view. Here's what Mark said:
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Gene-
I did want to respond on behalf of the Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI) regarding the article that appeared in the Mercury News and was referenced in the April 1 edition of FenceWeek.
In the article, reporter Dennis Theriault (who initiated contact with CLFMI) quotes CLFMI Past President Ted Eysenbach as saying "Snobby may be too harsh,"....when Mr. Eysenbach was talking about people who don't like chain link around their homes. According to Mr. Eysenbach, it was actually Mr. Theriault who initially used the term "snobby" (i.e. "Do you think these people who don't like chain link are being snobby?"). Mr. Eysenbach used the term only in response to Mr. Theriault's question, and only to say that he felt that was an inaccurate way of describing those who opposed chain link in residential areas.
Secondly, Mr. Eysenbach does not recall ever saying anything about people locking their doors or being afraid to drive through or live in neighborhoods where chain link fencing is used. We understand that Mr. Theriault did not have space to record his entire conversation with Mr. Eysenbach but we do believe his summary of Mr. Eysenbach's statements were misquoted and /or misinterpreted.
CLFMI has always promoted the safe, efficient, and aesthetically appropriate use of chain link fence in all neighborhoods. A White Paper on this subject has been produced, and an executive summary is included below. The entire White Paper can be viewed at
http://associationsites.com/page.cfm?pageid=906&usr=clfma.
We appreciate Mr. Theriault contacting CLFMI and presenting an even-handed view of this issue. We just want to set the record straight on exactly what Mr. Eysenbach said and what CLFMI's official policy is regarding chain link fences in residential areas.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mark
Mark Levin, CAE, CSP
Executive Vice President
Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute
http://www.chainlinkinfo.org/
CLFMI White Paper
Monday, April 7, 2008
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