Because two years ago the city sold the Gateway Center project on the idea that the Selmer's building would be fully preserved and repurposed! They only revealed their true intentions at the 2nd public design meeting, on the 10th of December. Remember this??? http://downtownaberdeen.com/

Compare apples to apples - the ONLINE form from the city & architects vs the ONLINE petition. What has the greater response? 2x more people want to see at least part of the building saved. The city has chosen to hide their cards until as late as possible, then turn around and blame the preservationists being late to the party. Give me a break... We have to be a little smarter than that!