Letter: Decision on Holiday Lights should be addressed by all stakeholders to the editor FacebookTwitterEmail FILE. Letter writer says, 'Our democracy requires, among other things, that the common good be considered in our public life. Quality of life issues must and should be addressed across the board by all stakeholders and not just those persons or groups who enjoy an otherwise wonderful public event.' (Jim Franco/Special to the Times Union.)James Franco There has been much talk about the Capital Holiday Lights in Washington Park. Some have noted the park is a public space to be enjoyed by all, and a recent letter went so far as to infer that the light display is good for quality of life.