[asianthree]

I agree with cedwards38. At this point there has been precedent set on how this event was handled. So if someone doesn't like the tree blocking their view they find someone to cut it down pay them cash and eventually may have to pay some sort of restitution, but less than what the cost would be. So what's to stop others from improving their view.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by rubicon

This topic has an eternal life

Hope it survives until the perpetrators are identified and make full restitution .

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by asianthree

I agree with cedwards38. At this point there has been precedent set on how this event was handled. So if someone doesn't like the tree blocking their view they find someone to cut it down pay them cash and eventually may have to pay some sort of restitution, but less than what the cost would be. So what's to stop others from improving their view.

And, they can remain anonymous and evade criminal charges. What a deal!

[bargee]

Whoever has decided that they can allow this situation to be covered by a payoff is setting a very dangerous precedent.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by rubicon

This topic has an eternal life

And during that eternity, not a single member of either of the tribes will even consider the merit of the other side's argument.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

And during that eternity, not a single member of either of the tribes will even consider the merit of the other side's argument.

Can you give me an example of any meritorious action by the perpetrators of this act.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by Challenger

Can you give me an examole of any meritorious action by the perpetrators of this act.

And what, you'll defect?

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

And what, you'll defect?

I assume your answer is no?

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by Challenger

I assume your answer is no?

I haven't decided. Still trying to figure out what an examole is. I know that exa is a prefix for ten raised the eighteenth power and a mole is the number of atoms in 12 grams of pure carbon-12, so I am quite confused by your challenge.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

I haven't decided. Still trying to figure out what an examole is. I know that exa is a prefix for ten raised the eighteenth power and a mole is the number of atoms in 12 grams of pure carbon-12, so I am quite confused by your challenge.

So, I failed smelling in the 3rd grade. I sumbtimes have trouble with puncteation too! Do you have an answer for my clear concise question?

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by Challenger

So, I failed smelling in the 3rd grade. I sumbtimes have trouble with puncteation too! Do you have an answer for my clear concise question?

I heard that one of them once rang a bell for the Salvation Army, but I don't have a side in this issue. I don't care of they walk away Scott Free or if they are sentenced to be hanged from the new trees once they are big enough.

[Advogado]

I don't care either, so long as the perpetrators cannot use their money to subvert our criminal justice system -- which is what is happening here. It is outrageous. Friends of Lake Miona? Give me a break.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Advogado

I don't care either, so long as the perpetrators cannot use their money to subvert our criminal justice system -- which is what is happening here. It is outrageous. Friends of Lake Miona? Give me a break.

WOW!
That is quite an extrapolation tainted with a hint of prdjudice.

This entire subject is like watching folks on a merry go round being continuously disappointed that after each ride the desitnations don't seem to change!

[Advogado]

Originally Posted by billethkid

WOW!
That is quite an extrapolation tainted with a hint of prdjudice.

This entire subject is like watching folks on a merry go round being continuously disappointed that after each ride the desitnations don't seem to change!

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I'm frankly surprised that you are not as outraged as I am that somebody can buy immunity from prosecution by setting up a front organization and anonymously ponying up 25 grand. But that seems to be what is going on here-- or something more sinister. Because of the lack of transparency, we don't know for sure.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by Advogado

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I'm frankly surprised that you are not as outraged as I am that somebody can buy immunity from prosecution by setting up a front organization and anonymously ponying up 25 grand. But that seems to be what is going on here-- or something more sinister. Because of the lack of transparency, we don't know for sure.

I, for one, am far from enraged. I love it when someone gives the finger to the rest of their world. If the rest of their world breaks that finger off, I have to give props for that as well. I view your use of the word "sinister" as hyperbole. Maybe my 34 years in the service gave me a different interpretation of that word than yours.