Posted on 07/03/2015 9:06:18 AM PDT by RightGeek
Enjoy Independence Day while you still can. If President Obama gets his way, this could be the last Fourth of July worth celebrating.
New ground-level ozone standards being pushed by Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency would result in widespread bans on fireworks shows, backyard grilling and other Independence Day traditions.
Because the proposed ozone rule is set so low, things as harmless as a few backyard chefs grilling burgers in the same area at the same time, or even festive fireworks being launched during an Independence Day celebration, could cause an area to violate federal ozone standard thresholds. Such a violation of the EPAs unreasonably low ozone limit would result in fines and other penalties for local governments from federal regulators.
In an attempt to steer clear of punishment, local lawmakers will have to respond to the new EPA rules by enacting municipal grilling bans and canceling fireworks shows from sea to shining sea.
Outlandish environmental regulations are nothing new for Obamas EPA, but the proposed ozone limit is likely the most costly and oppressive regulation yet. Besides ending Independence Day as we know it in many places, the lower ozone limit would stall construction projects and prevent job-creating manufacturing facilities from being built in hundreds of cities across the United States. [snip]
(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...
“Even in liberal states, a petty bureaucrat enforcing this in a town could expect to at the very least get his car keyed.”
Don’t you mean get his Prius or Smart Car keyed?
Farking ice holes.
5.56mm
What will blacks do?
You can assault the First, Second, Fourth and Fifth Amendments, Separation of Powers, Legislative authority, etc.
But DON’T be touchin’ Americans’ Barbecue.
There would be hell to pay.
At least we can still get halal meats.
It is usually insidious control. A town can’t get the permits or is fined so it just doesn’t organize any municipal fireworks displays. Individual displays are curtailed because of outright prohibition or simply the unavailability of fireworks. Back yard BBQs get curtailed by bans on outside burning or HOA restrictions,. It is the death of a thousand cuts. There needs to be a strike at the heart of darkness. The EPA needs to be abolished, but we need politicians willing to take on the war against the Leftist control freaks.
Yeah, either end.
...whatever this slim ball in the oval office wants and what he gets might just be two different things....he thinks he owns this country, remember he said “you didn’t build this” well neither did he....
I wouldn’t object to fireworks being banned in neighborhoods. First of all, the smoke is so thick you can’t drive down the street. Second, it started last night and won’t stop until Sunday night...if then. And third, it scares my dogs. Every fourth we have to go spend the night in a motel in a city that doesn’t allow fireworks so my dogs won’t be shaking all night.
I know I’m lucky to have the freedom to do that. But popping fireworks continuously from dark until 2 or 3 in the morning infringes on my right to get a good night’s sleep.
Finally, I was going to spend a few days on the Mountain Fork River in the wilds of Oklahoma. I mean, this place is out in the woods. Had to cancel because I found out they allow fireworks to be popped by individuals. I’ll be damned if I’m going to pay $200 a night for some peace and quiet and have to listen to fireworks being set off by 40 year old kids.
It’s sad to say but I’m beginning to believe the things given us by republicans have taken away more of our liberties than those given us by the democrats.
EPA - Nixon
Patriot Act - Bush
just to name a few.
Happy Fourth of July comrades- Keep voting Democrat.
Sorry the feds will cut off highway and education money for non compliers.
At any rate, enjoy your 4th. It may be the last these United States celebrate.
Dictators always want to kill any reminders of freedom and liberty.
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