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Don’t Tread on Me

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Don’t Tread on Me.

Last night at camp

I own two Don’t Tread on Me flags, one in my bedroom and one I use up at camp. While I’m hardly some one who embraces the Tea Party or the Republican Party – I’m a lifelong Democrat – I do think government government should remain out of people’s private business.

  • I think government should respect my privacy and let me make my own choices about my life
  • I think taxation should be limited and that I should be allowed to save and build a better tomorrow for myself
  • I want to left alone be able to spend time in the wilderness without people bothering me
  • When I own my off-grid home, I want to be able to maintain it – manage as much of my needs myself – be it electricity, waste, poop
  • When I hobby farm I don’t want the government judging my animals, how I treat them or how I process them for my own consumption on the land
  • I want to be respected as I am respectful and I don’t need the government to hold my hand in everything I do

Long commutes in cars suck

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I like spending time out in the country but a daily commute out to Rural America would really be a drag I have to say. Having driven out to my parents house after work for a week house sitting, I really miss the ease of just being able to catch the bus to and from work, not having to worry about the traffic or the weather. When I’m home and can take the bus, I can be tired, I can be distracted or drunk but I don’t have to worry about getting to my destination safely.

Eventually when I own my own land, automobile commuting will be an inevitable part of the trip. Maybe I can car pool part of the time or use a bus to access the center city. Maybe I won’t live near such a big city where traffic is such a problem or choose a more sothernly climate were icy roads aren’t such a problem. Or maybe I’ll find work in the small town I choose to live in and I won’t have to drive far away to the city. Or develop a business that lets me work from home. There are many options.

I just don’t want to spend my days, every day stuck in traffic going back and forth to work with long drives out to the country. But it seems like I have options.

ATVs allowed in Newport in 2020 for trial period

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ATVs allowed in Newport in 2020 for trial period

ATVs will be allowed in Newport in 2020 after the city council approved an ordinance on Monday.

The council voted 3 to 1 in favor of a 5-month ATV trial period that is set to last from May to October. During that time, ATV riders are permitted to drive on town highways.

I heard about this controversy the other day on WAMC. I don't understand what the big deal is, a four wheeler, or especially a side-by-side is a much more convenient way to run down to the corner store and pick up a gallon of milk or cup of coffee compared to firing up your big ol' pickup truck, and saves gas too.