[George Frm Br00klyn Park]

All, More control by godgov. Now, over raindrops. Peace and love, George.

[George Frm Br00klyn Park]

""Mowing and blowing is the next thing we're looking at licensing [in Oregon]," admits Snyder."

Guys, The elimination of the "little guy" {SMALL business} in favor of godgov's "chosen" BIG business "partners", and the elimination of price lowering competition, through "licensing" IS the goal. Peace and love, George.

[KarlInOhio]

I can understand the desire for government regulation of professions where life and death is on the line, but does the government really need to protect us from bad shrubs?

It sounds like "Big Landscaping" is just trying to keep out the little guy and has spread enough money around Raleigh to make sure this happens.

[Britton J Wingfield]

A significant percentage of my neighbors run small landscaping businesses. It's a great way for entrepreneurial immigrants to get started in American life, not addicted to the government teat. Can't have that, or they might not vote democrat.

[INSENSITIVE GUY]

They found out some people could make a living doing that.BRING BACK HIGH SULPHER COAL AND BELCHING SMOKESTACKS!