Fellow Mainers: Do You Feel That Maine Is Becoming A "Nanny State?" (Hope: city hall, car insurance)

[RANGER.101ST]

Originally Posted by reloop

I vote for the ridding of them both.

Can't for the life of me see how lobbying isn't frank bribery

it isnt becouse the lawmakers are just as crooked as the lobbyest.id love to be governor their would be alot of stupid laws taken off the books.and alot of people who make them out of work.they say they make the laws to protect the people (how about asking the people if they want your dumb a#% law.just think the moorons we vote for are the ones doing it to us.

[contented]

one thing ya got to say about this is it sure binds the human race together. everyone (certainly in the developed nations anyway) is in the same boat making the same groans and cheers as we're pushed and pulled over the speed bumps along the evolutionary road...........

[dmyankee]

Originally Posted by BoundtofindME

There are a few "nanny" laws that I'm happy about where I live. I'm happy there is a ban on smoking inside restaurants and public places because you notice how nice the food and air smells here. Also happy about the dog barking ordinance, because leaving a dog outside all day chained up is cruel. Also happy about the no trash burning without a permit, as I live close to some ruthless people that would burn in a high wind, and a permit will not be issued for a windy day.

On the flip side where we live there is no restriction on having roosters, chickens, pigs or horses or any livestock you can think of on your land. You can have up to 3 "junk" cars on your property without getting fined. You can build any type of building you may want and there are no restrictions on the type of business you can operate on your on property here either, even a topless coffee shop (note: with the exception of anything the State would restrict, i.e. operating a casino.) You can dig for clams here without a license. Go boating, atving, motorcycling without wearing PFDs or helmets if you're an adult. You can even put in your own electric without having to get it inspected--(personal opinion: this is really not a good freedom but we have it in my town.)

So to sum it up, I feel very fortunate to have a happy balance of restrictions/freedoms in my town. Even if it means I don't agree with all of them. It's important to me that where I live will help keep me safe from others yet allow people to express their own individualities while they live their lives. I'm as happy as a clam at high tide

We have a three car minimum.

[dmyankee]

Originally Posted by RANGER.101ST

it isnt becouse the lawmakers are just as crooked as the lobbyest.id love to be governor their would be alot of stupid laws taken off the books.and alot of people who make them out of work.they say they make the laws to protect the people (how about asking the people if they want your dumb a#% law.just think the moorons we vote for are the ones doing it to us.

Like flying your own airplane into Maine for more than 21 days a year? You then owe the state use tax on said aircraft.

[retiredtinbender]

Originally Posted by dmyankee

We have a three car minimum.

Or part enough to make 3. Unless you're a hobbyist then you can claim their for rebuilding.

Speaking of stupid laws, I learned in Geargia that the state there still has a law on the books that a person driveing a "motorcar" past the city limits of Atlanta has to stop, honk the horn, and wait for a police escort "so as not to frighten any horses on the main streets" I heard that on the radio there.

[chaosX5]

Originally Posted by retiredtinbender

Nanny state laws are set to proptect the lowest, simple minded idiot. The person that drowns from staring up at the rain with his mouth open. We used to have the Darwin principle to lose those folks but now we make laws to preserve them. If you're not smart enuff to look both ways while crossing the street tuff luck. Too bad they can't have their own roads for drunks and idiots so they don't take us out in the process. I'm shutting up...

don't shut up! many people agree with you........of course children should be protected, but adults!?!

Now, I don't mean that children should be over-protected either..........some kids are growning up so sheltered they haven't got a clue maybe that's why many of these laws and labels exist now.......

"nobody told me the coffee was hot! now I've burned my mouth! I'm gonna sue........where's my mommy?!?"

[reloop]

Originally Posted by chaosX5

don't shut up! many people agree with you........of course children should be protected, but adults!?!

Now, I don't mean that children should be over-protected either..........some kids are growning up so sheltered they haven't got a clue maybe that's why many of these laws and labels exist now.......

"nobody told me the coffee was hot! now I've burned my mouth! I'm gonna sue........where's my mommy?!?"

love that coffee's hot comment!


Agreed. I see "over-protection" a lot in my own area. It's yet another "societal" thing, but at least in my case with my kids, I find myself saying
"For the love of Pete! Use your common sense!" frequently. I usually follow that up with an explanation as to why whatever the topic is, will or won't work. I consider children a "work in progress" and as such, need some guidance to "stop and think" a minute - especially having to live within this frenetical world.

quote:maybe that's why many of these laws and labels exist now.......quote

Does "sheltering" play a part in the designing of "Nanny Laws"? Have we sheltered our children so much now, that it doesn't "dawn" on them (even when they become adults) that something is not good for them (sort of like the lighting up with a kid in the car comment before)? Perhaps that is another element that drives the "Nanny Laws?" Any thoughts?

[reloop]

Originally Posted by dmyankee

Like flying your own airplane into Maine for more than 21 days a year? You then owe the state use tax on said aircraft.

Yeah, that one, IMO, is just plain wrong. Talk about driving out tourism.

[AlisonL]

Originally Posted by retiredtinbender

Or part enough to make 3. Unless you're a hobbyist then you can claim their for rebuilding.

Speaking of stupid laws, I learned in Geargia that the state there still has a law on the books that a person driveing a "motorcar" past the city limits of Atlanta has to stop, honk the horn, and wait for a police escort "so as not to frighten any horses on the main streets" I heard that on the radio there.

I can think of some times this law would of been wonderful in Maine. Freaking idiots think scaring horses is fun.
I confronted one kid one time who did just that and any time after that if he saw us, he would stop and wait for me to signal him to slowly drive by. Must of been my threats of hanging him up by his family jewels over a hot fire.

[Maineah]

Originally Posted by RANGER.101ST

it isnt becouse the lawmakers are just as crooked as the lobbyest.id love to be governor their would be alot of stupid laws taken off the books.and alot of people who make them out of work.they say they make the laws to protect the people (how about asking the people if they want your dumb a#% law.just think the moorons we vote for are the ones doing it to us.

It's you rich guys with 19 hp riding lawnmowers that refuse to pay a reasonable "luxury tax" for having them that is screwing up the economy you know!