Posted on 01/07/2017 2:32:45 PM PST by Baynative
So many people cave in and bend over backwards to accommodate the most ridiculous requests of federal and state governments, but this story is a reminder of how we all should respond when bureaucrats come knocking at our doors.
Recently, Oregon ranchers Larry and Amanda Anderson received a letter by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife asking for permission to survey their land in order to track a nearly endangered species. The letter requested use of the landowners’ creek to document the amphibian life represented, specifically the foothill yellow-legged frog which is noted to have recently declined in population. If the Anderson’s agreed to give the department access, they were ensured as being responsible for “the conservation of this important species.”
But the Andersons weren’t exactly interested and noticed an opportunity to turn the tables on the request and apply a little “Golden Rule” justice, or at least doing unto the government as is so often done unto them.
The Andersons constructed one of the best come-back letters of all time. The only way to truly appreciate it is to read it in its entirety:
(Excerpt) Read more at patheos.com ...
If Obama was still going to be in power, they would have been surrounded and burned alive in their home.
Since when did 2.26 acres = ranch?
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Ever since a puddle was a navigable waterway.
BINGO!!!!
Somebody should send a copy of all this to PE Trump ..!! I’m sure he will get a great laugh out of it.
It’s a wonderful and very clever response; however, the government being what it is, they will simply force their way onto the land and do whatever the hell they want - making a mess into the bargian.
Fantastic!
And I wouldn't put it past the government to toss a couple frogs onto their property themselves and then claim they saw them from just outside the property line.
Who the Hell cares, except those with blog pimp issues?
2.26 acres per unit x 75 units = about 170 acres
Brilliant BTTT
"Permission denied."
Seriously?
Please point us to anyone else who has the story.
Someone who has gone to the work of finding a gem such as this deserves to have clicks to his site.
“Seriously? Please point us to anyone else who has the story.”
Seriously, you think this blogger actually dug it out on his own? This one is dated June 23, 2016.
June 13 - Oregon Live http://www.oregonlive.com/trending/2016/06/oregon_couples_letter_to_fish.html
June 12 - The Blaze http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/06/12/epic-homeowners-response-to-government-request-for-access-to-property-goes-viral/
June 11 - Conservative Tribune http://conservativetribune.com/bullies-access-mans-land-reply/
Also beating this source - Glenn Beck, AmericasFreedomFighters, and Controversial Times. Although Facebook appears to have been the original source.
That’s 2.26 acres divided into 75 tiny units.
Legalese ping!
Yeah, my mowed yard is bigger than that by more than double.
I would add into the fine print something like:
“Your parcel permit is allowable ONLY for the parcel you have drawn. Nets, buckets, binoculars and other survey gear must be secured inside a locked case while traveling through a parcel that you are not permitted to survey on, or within 25 feet of said parcel. Illegal surveying will result in a $10,000 fine and confiscation of all surveying equipment, including vehicles used to transport the equipment. Survey privileges will be revoked permanently.”
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