https://freerepublic.com/tag/policesstate/ en-us Sun, 3 May 2020 14:43:46 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3841289/posts Homeowner’s Associations (HOAs) are petty tyrannies but at least they’re voluntary ones. You freely sign up to be told what kinds of shrubs or flowers you’ll be allowed to plant in “your” front yard; what type of vehicle you’ll be permitted to park in “your” driveway - and the exact shade of paint that’s acceptable to use on your mailbox. You must beg permission – and get approval – for everything and you can be hit with punishing fines if you don't, ahead of time, even if the shrub is the "right" variety and the paint the exact same shade... Townhall.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3841289/posts#comment Sun, 3 May 2020 14:43:46 GMT