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A neighbor to the Snellville crematory is seeking to join in the lawsuit party between the city and crematory owner Chris Nuzum.  I find it ironic that Milus Maney would be joining together with the city in this fight.  His fight should be against the city.  What part of "the crematory complied with all planning and zoning guidlines" does Maney and others in Snellville not understand?

I sympathize with Maney.  I would not want to live beside a crematory either.  I would feel betrayed.  However, if that facility complied with all planning and zoning regulations, then my complaint would be with the jurisdiction whose zoning laws allowed it to happen.  I have never contended that this use does not have an impact - more psychological than physical - to neighbors.  But this matter boils down to property rights.  Chris Nuzum followed the law.  He spent a lot of money to renovate this property.  If he is simply kicked out of his facility, who is going to make him whole?  Does Milus Maney want to compensate Nuzum for his losses?  Remember, Nuzum has done nothing wrong.  For this reason, the residents' fight should be against the City of Snellville, not a small businessman.