[kcrazorbackfan]

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.

Avogado, have you not heard that the "golden rule" is in effect for these people? Those with the gold make the rules. I think it's hilarious that the "Friends of Lake Miona" probably paid thousands of dollars to have the trees removed and now they've paid $25,000+ to have trees planted back, to avoid prosecution and embarrassment. I may have grown up on a farm in Arkansas but it sounds to me like they've got more money than sense. Is everyone really supposed to believe that no one outside their clique of friends knows who had it done?

[tomwed]

After the new plantings will they have a great view of the lake? I have seen the lake from Heron Golf course side, I think.

[wereback]

In any other circle it would be called bribery I really think you can go to jail for it could be what law is working on?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by billethkid

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

l i k e

[Happydaz]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

Avogado, have you not heard that the "golden rule" is in effect for these people? Those with the gold make the rules. I think it's hilarious that the "Friends of Lake Miona" probably paid thousands of dollars to have the trees removed and now they've paid $25,000+ to have trees planted back, to avoid prosecution and embarrassment. I may have grown up on a farm in Arkansas but it sounds to me like they've got more money than sense. Is everyone really supposed to believe that no one outside their clique of friends knows who had it done?

Good points! It is becoming obvious that the rumors were true and some authorities and local residents know who cut the trees down. "Friends of Lake Miona" is such a joke. They are more than friends, they are the perpetrators of the tree cutting. The naysayers and "Village Apologists" couldn't stop the Avalanche of postings on this site. People rose up and demanded action and were not to be deterred. Keep the pressure on. It is effective!

[billethkid]

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.

That they paid up or how they paid up is only the back end or the reaction by who ever, how ever.

The precipitation came from the offer of immunity being made by one of the lettered organizations in TV.

Why has there been no questioning of why the organiztion would go through what ever approval process was required and then get the leagality of it established and that the offer was made? (unless I missed it).

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

The End.

Not even close.

[outlaw]

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 think "outrage" is a bit of an over reaction. Frankly, I'm surprised (not stunned or shocked) that, as a person in the legal system, you are "outraged" by anything that goes on in the courts.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Not to be negative, but is it possible some posters with elaborate theories have been watching too many episodes of CSI?
I'm sure the Detectives have explored all the obvious leads and would love to arrest the perps.
As an elected official said to me several months ago, "We know who did it but there is no proof".

When I would watch a law and order marathon on a rainy weekend, I would tell my wife I was studying for my law degree....

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by tomwed

After the new plantings will they have a great view of the lake? I have seen the lake from Heron Golf course side, I think.

Hey, I think this is a good question. Hasn't anyone here actually been to the "viewing"?
I use to have a view of the ocean in a condo in Cape May, NJ. Ocean views can raise the property value 60%.

[Happydaz]

Originally Posted by tomwed

Hey, I think this is a good question. Hasn't anyone here actually been to the "viewing"?
I use to have a view of the ocean in a condo in Cape May, NJ. Ocean views can raise the property value 60%.

I was out on the lake in a kayak and observed that the view was clear for four houses. The rest of the shore land was lined with large live oaks. One house in particular had a great view. That house had construction tape around a new lanai that was being built. All the screen had been removed in preparation for some construction. I observed this last winter. Planting new live oaks will obscure their view somewhat, but nothing compared to the wall of huge live oaks that were cut down.

[tomwed]

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[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by happydaz

i was out on the lake in a kayak and observed that the view was clear for four houses. The rest of the shore land was lined with large live oaks. One house in particular had a great view. That house had construction tape around a new lanai that was being built. All the screen had been removed in preparation for some construction. I observed this last winter. Planting new live oaks will obscure their view somewhat, but nothing compared to the wall of huge live oaks that were cut down.

bingo!

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Happydaz

I was out on the lake in a kayak and observed that the view was clear for four houses. The rest of the shore land was lined with large live oaks. One house in particular had a great view. That house had construction tape around a new lanai that was being built. All the screen had been removed in preparation for some construction. I observed this last winter. Planting new live oaks will obscure their view somewhat, but nothing compared to the wall of huge live oaks that were cut down.

You are a brave person in my book to kayak

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by asianthree

You are a brave person in my book to kayak

I'll say. On the news this evening they reported a woman in Longwood had her arm bitten off by an alligator.