GPStone Wrote:Surely the question they're really asking is not, 'Why is archaeology important?' but, 'Why is archaeology important enough to cost me more money?'
I reposted the question in “Constructive thoughts on the effect of cuts to archaeology and heritage” #11. In a time where government agencies are dealing with costs through cuts, companies by lowering costs; individuals are also concerned about their pocketbooks, as we all are. For the individual/home owner/small business having very little knowledge about archaeology and planning, they rely upon the county, city, district (etc) "planning" archaeologist (usually if asked to do so) to provide them with "approved" arch sub contractors. The individual's cost to have these archaeological services provided in relation to planning is contingent upon who makes up that list. In this respect, the costs can vary greatly.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.