It’s also the age of paying a FEE to use a PUBLIC park.
They will never stop surprising me on the ways they can raise new taxes just by calling them fees or permits.
I’m glad I live in the country. My dogs are too.
Offensive? Only if you haven't forgotten the yellow star of David a certain group was forced to wear during a certain unpleasantness in the mid-20th century.
I'm not equating the current situation with that episode, but it quite literally is "the thin edge of the wedge" that ends in wholly draconian micro-management of citizens' every move.
If you think I'm exaggerating, look at what's happened with seatbelts, motorcycle helmets, firearms, tobacco (not just smoking, but chaw too), your toilet, your lightbulbs, ad infinitum.
Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.
I'll take "Unintended Consequences" for $500, Alex...
Are they kidding me? We have 5 off-leash parks a short drive from my Puget Sound home, and are free, and only 1 charges parking, which is only $1 a day. Those dog owners in Kane County should ALL start walking their dogs in front of the homes of those county officials until they back down.
And carry signs - BACK DOWN OR GO BROWN
My guess is, it takes more money to maintain a dog park, which is only used by a select group of people - dog owners who’s dogs are social with other dogs. (I’d never bring me - small dogs are simply appetizers to them).
If you go to liberal areas, these things are always “free”. Why? Because everyone is taxed for them. On Long Island I had “free” garbage pickup. “Free” bulk dumping. “Free” road paving.
Here in FL I have to pay for these things. I prefer it that way.
Do I have this correct? A person might have to have an ID to walk a dog, but Not To Vote?