[cicero2k]

He’s objecting to the feed, not the feeder.

This is what $12,000 per year property taxes bring.

Environmental oppression.

[WayneS]

The Potentates of the People’s Republics of Northeastern America always seem to find a way to reach new levels of dipshittery.

[KosmicKitty]

Birds do eat peanuts

I have woodpeckers, blue jays, tufted titmice, & nuthatches that all love peanuts

the guy who made that statement should be fired for incompetence!!

[cripplecreek]

The borough has an ordinance against feeding wildlife, and an official said the feeder draws other animals.

I love my little nazi free town. We do have a lake association but it only consists of a couple dozen families and its just a means of collecting funds for weed control. (no rule making)

[Popman]

It takes a real assclown to steal one of the few remaining joys from a 77 year old man...

I hope his house catches fire to give him something important to bitch about...

[dirtboy]

This birdie begs to differ:

[Pollster1]

Or for those who prefer the musical version: Professor Tom Lehrer - Comments on the enthusiasm Pigeons have for Peanuts

[rockrr]

Several months later, Rockefeller glanced out the window and saw Egan in his yard clutching a camera.

All I have to say is... "S..S..S"

[This I Wonder32460]

I learned from an ornithologist that Chickadees love peanuts. I used to stand, very still, near my feeder with a handful of peanuts and a Chickadee would always land on my hand to get one.

[Proud2BeRight]

How is the different from government handing out food stamps?

[Pollster1]

Alfred Rockefeller, 77, who is disabled and homebound, said feeding the birds is one of his few joys since he became confined to his Cobblestone Lane home two years ago . . . Rockefeller glanced out the window and saw Egan in his yard clutching a camera. Soon after, the summons arrived.

Shunning needs to come back in style. This petty tyrant is one of many examples of why exactly why decent people despise liberals.

[the OlLine Rebel]

5? That’s all they get? I get double that at least and I’m a piker, very common birds.

My neighbors must be absolutely bristling at our feeders in front.

[the OlLine Rebel]

“He stated emphatically that birds do not eat peanuts”

What? Total BS!

The feed companies must be really stupid, then!

[upchuck]

The borough has an ordinance against feeding wildlife, and an official said the feeder draws other animals.

Reason number 607 why I live in the country. I can have as many bird feeders as I want.

[Valpal1]

The Rockefellers say police visited their home again last week, prompting Annette to go to police headquarters to inquire about the source of the complaints. She was told it would take a week to get the information.

I'd venture to guess that noisy early morning bird squabbles are waking a neighbor and that is the source of complaints. The old guy is probably deaf enough that it doesn't bother or wake him, or he is already awake that early.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Nowhere do I see any mention of anyone having the nerve to ASK these people to do something about their feeders.

Instead, they tattle behind backs like little cowards. (I have a basketball hoop issue, much more “dangerous” than animals hurting pretty plants, and only recently made a mention indicating my irritation about it - wish I had more guts to come right out. But I’m not yet going to the county.)

Maybe if they asked the people if they could tone it down, move it somewhere else, change feed, etc, it would be settled without all the rancor. Instead, they raise the couple’s ire by sicking the law on them.

[Valpal1]

Update: Ramsey couple seeks to resolve bird feeder case out of court - See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/news/Ramsey_court_case_over_peanut-dispensing_birdfeeder_is_adjourned_while_parties_seek_resolution.html#sthash.k8YZZYmj.dpuf

They seem to think it boils down to Officer Egans firm belief that peanuts are not an appropriate bird feed.

[Kirkwood]

I live in a bird sanctuary area where everyone is encouraged to feed them.

[Red Boots]

WHAT !!!!

An old man has JOY ?

We can’t have THAT in the new world order, comrade!

/endsarcasm

[sergeantdave]

Some states need to be blown up.