It's like people can't focus on the fact that I agree with them, that we do have common ground; but they also have to crush the other thing I brought up because there's only one way and even mentioning another way makes everyone's ears bleed. 

This is in TN.PSS: If you install switches and outlets before drywall, the rotozip has to route around the ears of the switches and outlets.

Keep making noise with city officials until they hear you.

If you have any advice at all, I am all ears.

Keep your ears open for opportunities.

I've been investing in Texas for about nine years now so you're welcome to bend my ear  

If they already make threats to sue for normal maintenance,  its not a stretch that they would just make more noise about having people walk through their house.

My ears are open.

Seriously, I'm all ears for details on a land trust/beneficial interest double close strategy.  

The "story" is just noise.