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Actually, the other tactic they are employing - unfortunately - is to run the provisions through state government. From what I hear, my own WA State has had many of the little pieces pushed. There was some governement official saying how "we" would adopt - in principle - 65% of Kyoto or some such thing... After learning today that all schools, churches, and apartments in the state that do not have a sprinkler directly above cannot have (as of July 1 - just in time for 4th of July) a briquette or propane BBQ or REAL Christmas tree, have a headache. These elected LAW MAKERS never get tired of passing legislation for our own "good" and "safety."

When I called a county office today one official said not to worry, because they didn't (yet) have "enforement money". Well great... As if insurance companies won't immediately notify each apartment and condo complex manager that they won't be covered if people have a BBQ on their little decks.

They fact is, we American (sheeple?) are being pushed to live closer and closer together, but with fewer freedoms, but at the same time we are told it really is "good living" yet bits of our cultural habits are eradicated. We're told that we should keep more land for "mitigation" and environment - even as we allow more and more people into the country...

In Pierce County, when something is built the county must grab 15 acres of land for every 1 acre they use for "mitigation" (moving species, adding trees, creating wetland etc.) Yes, a ratio of 15 to 1! Landowners are being "relived" of property through extremely easy emminent domain/condemnation laws, with 90 days to get off their property. Currently one man has been told he needs to give up his small farm - which is a mile and half AWAY from new bridge contruction!) while closer and empty lots are being sold for offices and having townhouses built upon them! I think it is because his land (zoned for farming) was cheaper than the corner lots zoned commerical and so a family is MOVED OFF THEIR PROERTY AND OUT OF THEIR HOUSE and the empty lots are built up... It makes me want to cry.

Fighting this has been difficult and not yet successful. The only day citizens are safe is when there is a snow day. And even then more laws are "coming due..."