10-01-2007, 10:12 AM
To Lee G (and others):
Cars that make too much noise actually are illegal. Whether the law is enforced is, of course, another matter.
It is actually the enforcement of existing laws and regulations which may be at the root of the helicopter issue here. Many, many such things are rarely or ever enforced by the local governments. Priorities. So it then becomes the burden of the residents affected and that really should not be.
Personally I think that a group of residents gathering themselves together for a common purpose should be applauded. Taking responsibility for their own issues takes effort.
I also believe that the Sierra Club has a local chapter and should be considered a local interest group.
Lastly I believe that the Sierra Club is likely not quite rich enough or so blessed with pro bono attorneys to sue anyone or everyone as a first effort. Too much expense and time. I would assume that the low cost effects of writing letters, attending meetings, testifying at councils and commissions would be exhausted before suits were filed. Ask any attorney.
Lawsuits are not a practical first resort. Judges will quickly toss out frivolous lawsuits. And the Sierra Club has an impressive record of winning those suits that are eventually filed.
Cars that make too much noise actually are illegal. Whether the law is enforced is, of course, another matter.
It is actually the enforcement of existing laws and regulations which may be at the root of the helicopter issue here. Many, many such things are rarely or ever enforced by the local governments. Priorities. So it then becomes the burden of the residents affected and that really should not be.
Personally I think that a group of residents gathering themselves together for a common purpose should be applauded. Taking responsibility for their own issues takes effort.
I also believe that the Sierra Club has a local chapter and should be considered a local interest group.
Lastly I believe that the Sierra Club is likely not quite rich enough or so blessed with pro bono attorneys to sue anyone or everyone as a first effort. Too much expense and time. I would assume that the low cost effects of writing letters, attending meetings, testifying at councils and commissions would be exhausted before suits were filed. Ask any attorney.
Lawsuits are not a practical first resort. Judges will quickly toss out frivolous lawsuits. And the Sierra Club has an impressive record of winning those suits that are eventually filed.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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