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Old 10-18-2023, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy View Post
Clearly we had the same mother raising us. The golfer should have notified the homeowner. Not the least reason, if it hit say a guest room window, when the homeowner was out, air conditioning could be going outside for months. Yes, the homeowner moved to a golf course home, but the golfer who hit the ball is responsible for breaking the window and should make it right.
Morally and ethically, I agree 100% and it is what I would do. However, we are governed by laws, and the law states otherwise. Simply stated, you can't legislate morality.