Bella - the whole purpose of Section 1982 (in my limited understanding!) is
that it puts the fear of God into people who should - and often do - know
better. The city of Stuart is a prime example - they bailed, rather than face
this guy in court, because they knew they were wrong.
There are all sorts of laws on the books on land which permit a city and a
neighbourhood to deal with an irresponsible neighbour, one who's home and
property are a disgrace. There is no reason similar laws, dealing with a
specific situation, can't be enacted for marine situations. Right now, it's as
if city council is saying, well, your neighbour has a junk car in his yard, so
no one in the city can have a car in their yard. It's ridiculous, but who
expects a pol to use his intelligence when there is an easier way?
The problem for those of us on the water is that we don't vote locally in many
cases, we're a decided minority and yes, there are some eccentric individuals
amongst us who eschew normal modes of living. We're a handy target.
In my case, the maple leaf on my stern resolves most problems - I'm clearly a
transient, on my way shortly. Still, the whole issue affects me and yet, I
have no way of fighting back, unless I support those who DO have a way, by
virtue of being citizens of this great country.
That's why I researched sec. 1982, albeit I didn't find the idea myself - that
came from an Irish American, Finnbar Murphy, in Eau Gallie. Some of you know
Finn I expect.
In any event, we now have Naples as a precedent, and we can point to
Stuart...now it's simply a matter of fighting off the FWC I guess, before they
get their oar not just in the water but stuck in the bottom.
Wally
lying Deltaville, desparate to get outta here.....
the thing about those cases is that they set a precedent for others to use.
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