[listenhillary]

Myers said he would make an effort to explain the membership policy to the area's new Hispanic residents after the property's owner, Bibaldo Rueda, said he had never been told of the dues policy since moving there 1 1/2 years ago.

Might have something to do with it. Language barrier and/or those that are not fond of the invasion of America. A large amount of Freepers seem to fit this category.

[rwfromkansas]

interesting....

[WoofDog123]

i only know what is posted on this thread, but cultural and language issues MIGHT be part of this. If he was raised in latin america he may have never heard of this.

I am in my 30's and from Mississippi and I NEVER knew what 'volunteer fire department' entailed until I read this thread. I have seen many 'xxx volunteer fire department' buildings throughout the south and never knew that you have to pay for it or be excluded, but then again I have never lived in a volunteer fire area.