After a decade under the reign of philosopher-king Jon Stewart, one might think irony had lost its power to shock. Yet here we are with a summary of Mark London’s career as MVC director — he is worried about climate change and rising sea levels, and counts among his accomplishments rousing successful opposition to the Island’s only major chance at renewable energy. Perhaps the headline should have read “Limousine Liberal Mark London retires — personified N.I.M.B.Y. for the Island.”

Mark Makuc
Oak Bluffs