One thing everyone seems to forget is we all moved out to this area for the quality of life!  If we had wanted to live next to a commercial airport, we would live next to SeaTac in Seattle.  Boeing does indeed have test flights out of Paine Field, but the noise level is currently significantly lower than that from a FULLY LOADED passenger jet taking off. The increased "convenience" for a few should not be allowed to impact the lives (& lower property values, increased traffic, etc.) of the majority of people that would be affected by the proposed change to the current purpose and use of the airport.  Also, everyone should remember that once a COMMERCIAL air service gets into Paine Field, it will only expand from there. It will NEVER go back to the way it currently is. Why don't the supporters of this change, put this issue on the ballot (in Snohomish & South Whidbey Island) and let the people who will be impacted have a vote? Find out how the people in the FLIGHT PATH actually feel !!