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Proposed Discharge Permits
"Roger Long" wrote in message ... "Capt. JG" wrote It's an interesting situation, and unfortunately it reminds me of what the Chinese gov't does. It has lots of laws on the books that it doesn't generally enforce, but they're there, and when they like, they can enforce them. You've hit the nail on the head. That is exactly where we are headed. A police state is one where anyone in a uniform can pull you in on a whim any time they feel like it. That can't be done here because we have this thing called a constitution. However, if you can get the public to accept all sorts of laws on the "Oh, they'll never bother enforcing that." basis, then the police can invoke them any time. Boaters are gradually making some progress in the anchoring battle that has been going on in Florida for years. What do you think the towns and police will do when they figure out that they have these EPA permit regulations to work with? 0400 There is the clomping of heavy boots on your deck. "It's been reported that a water discharge was seen coming from your boat. We're here to inspect your dish detergent and piping system. Ah, we see that you are using Joy instead of the best available non-phosphate brand. You've been anchored here two weeks. Your fine will be $384,000. Your EPA permit is now revoked and we are towing your boat to the nearest shipyard to be removed from the water." Nobody is going to enforce this stuff because they give a **** about water quality. It will be used like a lot of laws to pursue other agendas. It won't happen often and it won't be a significant risk to any individual boater, probably less than the hazards we routinely accept. But, doesn't it disturb people here to see this nation which is creating so much death and suffering in the name of "freedom" going down this path? This EPA stuff is just one example. -- Roger Long Law abiding citizens have nothing to fear. Can I see your free speech permit? |
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