On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:54:45 -0500, "Bill Kearney"
wkearney-99@hot-mail-com wrote:

I've seen there's some outrage about Georgia "mansions" using what
some consider exorbitant amounts of water.

Do they not charge for water in ever increasing amounts per gallon as the
total number increases? As in, use a reasonable amount of water and pay X
per gallon. Use an excessive and start paying a higher per-gallon rate, at
an increasing percentage.

I don't know. But in this case, would it matter? I suspect that once
people get dirty and maybe thirsty, it doesn't matter what somebody
pays to water his lawn, they're going to be ****ed that water is being
"wasted."
You see it happening with attitudes about gas-guzzling motor vehicles.
Their owners get blamed for "wasting" gas and either causing shortages
or price hikes.
Anyway, it looks like it's not the issue with Georgia water that it
was made out to be by news stories.

--Vic