This in regards to Oyster farming in Quiambaug Cove, “The NIMBY oyster people,” (Nov. 12). I can't help but wonder how many of those opposed to the proposal on environmental grounds use fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide on their lawns and plants and/or fuel and bottom paint their boats. 

Those things cause much more damage to the quality of our water than one guy in hip boots. 

Keith Tomlinson

Stonington