There is an on-line petition requesting that the Rockland City Council limit the size and number of mega-cruise ships that visit our city.  As the number of signatures grows, a pattern emerges. The community of those who love Rockland extends far beyond our residents, including legions of others from across Maine, from around the country, and from across the globe.  But as residents we have a very special responsibility as stewards of the city so many people love to visit or call home.   We must forego the lure of short-term profits and increased ticket sales and reject the false promises of sweet-talking strangers. Take a stand to bolster our economy, preserve our culture, and protect our environment.  Please sign the petition at cruisecontrolmaine.com, call City Hall to express your support, and join our extended community of those who dare to stand tall and are Rockland Proud.   David Wylie lives in Rockland