Police State: CA Approves $500 Fines For 'Wasting Water'...

[paulitician]

Good ole Government. Always there to help ya out, huh? The 'War on Water-Wasters' has begun. Interesting to see how Big Brother will enforce these Laws. Maybe declare the Water-Wasters 'Terrorists?' Who knows? Nothing would surprise me at this point.


Reservoirs are running dry, the Capitol's lawn has turned brown, and farmers have left hundreds of thousands of acres unplanted.

Even so, many Californians aren't taking the drought seriously. State water regulators are trying to change that by imposing fines up to $500 a day for wasting water.

The State Water Resources Control Board acted Tuesday amid warnings that conditions could get worse if it doesn't rain this winter.

City and suburban residents often are not fully aware of the seriousness of the three-year drought - the worst in California since the mid-1970s, board Chairwoman Felicia Marcus said in an interview after the 4-0 vote.

The vote is historic, she said, not only because the steps are unprecedented in California but because the board is trying to spread the burden of the drought beyond farmers and agencies that are trying to protect wildlife.

"We're all in this together," Marcus said.

Yet consumption throughout the state actually rose by 1 percent in May, according to a report from the board, while Gov. Jerry Brown is seeking a 20 percent reduction in water use.

"We're taking the prudent step of taking action as if it's not going to rain for more years, because we know that's possible," Marcus said.

The fines will apply only to wasteful outdoor water use, including watering landscaping to the point that runoff...

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its real easy they have code inforcement drive around every day and part of the night... if they catch you washing your car, you get a ticket.... if they see you have water youlawn you get a ticket ... they did this in the denver and Aurora colorado area ...when we had watter issues...

Sounds fantastic. We definitely need more of this stuff. The more Government, the better. Because Big Brother always knows what's best for us, right? YAY BIG BROTHER!!

 

[Ravi]

So, Big Brother has started his 'War on Water-Wasters.' Where will it take us? Will they be labeled 'Terrorists' at some point too? This War has only just begun. How long before the Water Gestapo starts rounding up those evil 'Excessive Toilet-Flushers?' Don't laugh either. Think it's insane and far-fetched? Well, you should think again.

If there were this big brother you fear, they would have gone after anti big brother forum posters by now.You're still here posting, so maybe it's just your paranoia?

You 'Excessive Toilet-Flushers' are next. Y'all are no better than the Terrorists. Big Brother's coming for you next. Good for him.

Too late, you've already been targeted because you have to buy low flow toilets. Whine some more.

 

[paulitician]

If there were this big brother you fear, they would have gone after anti big brother forum posters by now.You're still here posting, so maybe it's just your paranoia?

You 'Excessive Toilet-Flushers' are next. Y'all are no better than the Terrorists. Big Brother's coming for you next. Good for him.

Too late, you've already been targeted because you have to buy low flow toilets. Whine some more.

Ah, HEIL BIG BROTHER and all that. You Goose Steppers blow.

 

[Mad_Cabbie]

Pauly, did you have a solution to this problem or are you just complaining about someone else's solution?

This drought is three years in, what's YOUR solution? Should people still be allowed to fill pools and wash their cars, when there is eminent danger of running out out of fresh water?

This problem is communal, not personal. If folks don't act with personal responsibility, the good ole gubment has to step in.

If people act like they have good sense, the government stays away - that's the key.

 

[FireFly]

You damn 'Excessive Toilet-Flushers' are next. You're no better than the Terrorists. You will be dealt with. HEIL BIG BROTHER!!

We'll just take your toilets away and allow you to engage in the traditional values of an outhouse.

Must be why California has more outhouses than anywhere else in the USA.

 

[Nutz]

Here is your answer, the CA Emergency Rule

California approves big fines for wasting water during drought - LA Times

ties throughout California will have to impose mandatory restrictions on outdoor watering under an emergency state rule approved Tuesday.

Saying that it was time to increase conservation in the midst of one of the worst droughts in decades, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted drought regulations that give local agencies the authority to fine those who waste water up to $500 a day.

[MENTION=47651]Nutz[/MENTION]
While I appreciate your response I have to say again, Rules are not Laws. The State Water Resources Control Board cannot pass Laws.
Yes, they can pass Rules, but they do not have the Force of Law.

You see the Jedi Mind Trick these guys play on us?

You probably need to research more...The control board passed no law...it was passed by CA legislature.

 

[paulitician]

Pauly, did you have a solution to this problem or are you just complaining about someone else's solution?

This drought is three years in, what's YOUR solution? Should people still be allowed to fill pools and wash their cars, when there is eminent danger of running out out of fresh water?

This problem is communal, not personal. If folks don't act with personal responsibility, the good ole gubment has to step in.

If people act like they have good sense, the government stays away - that's the key.

'act like they have good sense.' Yeah, because that's how Big Brother acts all the time. Sure he does. Man you're definitely All-In on that Big Brother-Worship thing, huh? You really should re-think that mentality. Big Brother does not own us. And he sure as hell doesn't know what's best for us.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Good ole Government. Always there to help ya out, huh? The 'War on Water-Wasters' has begun. Interesting to see how Big Brother will enforce these Laws. Maybe declare the Water-Wasters 'Terrorists?' Who knows? Nothing would surprise me at this point.


Reservoirs are running dry, the Capitol's lawn has turned brown, and farmers have left hundreds of thousands of acres unplanted.

Even so, many Californians aren't taking the drought seriously. State water regulators are trying to change that by imposing fines up to $500 a day for wasting water.

The State Water Resources Control Board acted Tuesday amid warnings that conditions could get worse if it doesn't rain this winter.

City and suburban residents often are not fully aware of the seriousness of the three-year drought - the worst in California since the mid-1970s, board Chairwoman Felicia Marcus said in an interview after the 4-0 vote.

The vote is historic, she said, not only because the steps are unprecedented in California but because the board is trying to spread the burden of the drought beyond farmers and agencies that are trying to protect wildlife.

"We're all in this together," Marcus said.

Yet consumption throughout the state actually rose by 1 percent in May, according to a report from the board, while Gov. Jerry Brown is seeking a 20 percent reduction in water use.

"We're taking the prudent step of taking action as if it's not going to rain for more years, because we know that's possible," Marcus said.

The fines will apply only to wasteful outdoor water use, including watering landscaping to the point that runoff...

More:
News from The Associated Press
DRUDGE REPORT 2014®

Without clean water a human will die in about 3 days. Can go months without food. Thus the sense of urgency about conserving it.

Is only so much fresh water available to the US, and the underground aquifers we've been relying on for over a century are nearly depleted. Defense analysts predict future wars will increasingly be over fresh water.

A monetary-fine is nothing. Be locking people up if not summarily executing them eventually over such things.

 

[Mad_Cabbie]

Pauly, did you have a solution to this problem or are you just complaining about someone else's solution?

This drought is three years in, what's YOUR solution? Should people still be allowed to fill pools and wash their cars, when there is eminent danger of running out out of fresh water?

This problem is communal, not personal. If folks don't act with personal responsibility, the good ole gubment has to step in.

If people act like they have good sense, the government stays away - that's the key.

'act like they have good sense.' Yeah, because that's how Big Brother acts all the time. Sure he does. Man you're definitely All-In on that Big Brother-Worship thing, huh? You really should re-think that mentality. Big Brother does not own us. And he sure as hell doesn't know what's best for us.

Not at all Pauly, I'm with ya, bro - small government is what we ALL need, but this is why we can never have nice stuff. If we as a people, could learn to be responsible, the government has nothing to carp about.

Don't forget - we ARE the government; if we have no reason for government, we shrink government and EVERYONE has more personal liberties.

 

[paulitician]

Good ole Government. Always there to help ya out, huh? The 'War on Water-Wasters' has begun. Interesting to see how Big Brother will enforce these Laws. Maybe declare the Water-Wasters 'Terrorists?' Who knows? Nothing would surprise me at this point.


Reservoirs are running dry, the Capitol's lawn has turned brown, and farmers have left hundreds of thousands of acres unplanted.

Even so, many Californians aren't taking the drought seriously. State water regulators are trying to change that by imposing fines up to $500 a day for wasting water.

The State Water Resources Control Board acted Tuesday amid warnings that conditions could get worse if it doesn't rain this winter.

City and suburban residents often are not fully aware of the seriousness of the three-year drought - the worst in California since the mid-1970s, board Chairwoman Felicia Marcus said in an interview after the 4-0 vote.

The vote is historic, she said, not only because the steps are unprecedented in California but because the board is trying to spread the burden of the drought beyond farmers and agencies that are trying to protect wildlife.

"We're all in this together," Marcus said.

Yet consumption throughout the state actually rose by 1 percent in May, according to a report from the board, while Gov. Jerry Brown is seeking a 20 percent reduction in water use.

"We're taking the prudent step of taking action as if it's not going to rain for more years, because we know that's possible," Marcus said.

The fines will apply only to wasteful outdoor water use, including watering landscaping to the point that runoff...

More:
News from The Associated Press
DRUDGE REPORT 2014®

Without clean water a human will die in about 3 days. Can go months without food. Thus the sense of urgency about conserving it.

Is only so much fresh water available to the US, and the underground aquifers we've been relying on for over a century are nearly depleted. Defense analysts predict future wars will increasingly be over fresh water.

A monetary-fine is nothing. Be locking people up if not summarily executing them eventually over such things.

Very wise observation. The People who go along so willingly on issues like this, are the reason Big Brother will push even more. This 'War on Water-Wasters' has only just begun. Big Brother has big plans.

 

[paulitician]

Pauly, did you have a solution to this problem or are you just complaining about someone else's solution?

This drought is three years in, what's YOUR solution? Should people still be allowed to fill pools and wash their cars, when there is eminent danger of running out out of fresh water?

This problem is communal, not personal. If folks don't act with personal responsibility, the good ole gubment has to step in.

If people act like they have good sense, the government stays away - that's the key.

'act like they have good sense.' Yeah, because that's how Big Brother acts all the time. Sure he does. Man you're definitely All-In on that Big Brother-Worship thing, huh? You really should re-think that mentality. Big Brother does not own us. And he sure as hell doesn't know what's best for us.

Not at all Pauly, I'm with ya, bro - small government is what we ALL need, but this is why we can never have nice stuff. If we as a people, could learn to be responsible, the government has nothing to carp about.

Don't forget - we ARE the government; if we have no reason for government, we shrink government and EVERYONE has more personal liberties.

What does 'learn to be responsible' mean? I know Big Brother certainly doesn't behave that way. Big Brother does all sorts of awful things in the name of 'It's for your own Good.' It's just not a valid excuse for giving him inch after inch. The People will have to take a stand at some point.

 

[Mad_Cabbie]

Good ole Government. Always there to help ya out, huh? The 'War on Water-Wasters' has begun. Interesting to see how Big Brother will enforce these Laws. Maybe declare the Water-Wasters 'Terrorists?' Who knows? Nothing would surprise me at this point.


Reservoirs are running dry, the Capitol's lawn has turned brown, and farmers have left hundreds of thousands of acres unplanted.

Even so, many Californians aren't taking the drought seriously. State water regulators are trying to change that by imposing fines up to $500 a day for wasting water.

The State Water Resources Control Board acted Tuesday amid warnings that conditions could get worse if it doesn't rain this winter.

City and suburban residents often are not fully aware of the seriousness of the three-year drought - the worst in California since the mid-1970s, board Chairwoman Felicia Marcus said in an interview after the 4-0 vote.

The vote is historic, she said, not only because the steps are unprecedented in California but because the board is trying to spread the burden of the drought beyond farmers and agencies that are trying to protect wildlife.

"We're all in this together," Marcus said.

Yet consumption throughout the state actually rose by 1 percent in May, according to a report from the board, while Gov. Jerry Brown is seeking a 20 percent reduction in water use.

"We're taking the prudent step of taking action as if it's not going to rain for more years, because we know that's possible," Marcus said.

The fines will apply only to wasteful outdoor water use, including watering landscaping to the point that runoff...

More:
News from The Associated Press
DRUDGE REPORT 2014®

Without clean water a human will die in about 3 days. Can go months without food. Thus the sense of urgency about conserving it.

Is only so much fresh water available to the US, and the underground aquifers we've been relying on for over a century are nearly depleted. Defense analysts predict future wars will increasingly be over fresh water.

A monetary-fine is nothing. Be locking people up if not summarily executing them eventually over such things.

Very wise observation. The People who go along so willingly on issues like this, are the reason Big Brother will push even more. This 'War on Water-Wasters' has only just begun. Big Brother has big plans.

Pauly, are you trying to infer that the California drought is a government hoax designed to make us pay more money?

????


Are you saying that the aquifers are limitless and drinking water is eternal - that "God" orders more when we need it?

 

[paulitician]

Without clean water a human will die in about 3 days. Can go months without food. Thus the sense of urgency about conserving it.

Is only so much fresh water available to the US, and the underground aquifers we've been relying on for over a century are nearly depleted. Defense analysts predict future wars will increasingly be over fresh water.

A monetary-fine is nothing. Be locking people up if not summarily executing them eventually over such things.

Very wise observation. The People who go along so willingly on issues like this, are the reason Big Brother will push even more. This 'War on Water-Wasters' has only just begun. Big Brother has big plans.

Pauly, are trying to infer that the California drought is a government hoax designed to make us pay more money?

????


Are you saying that the aquifers are limitless and drinking water is eternal - that "God" orders more when we need it?

Just another way for Government to take more control of your life. And yes, make some money too. But no, it's not a hoax. 'It's for your own Good' is gonna be the death of Freedom & Liberty in this Nation.

 

[Mad_Cabbie]

Very wise observation. The People who go along so willingly on issues like this, are the reason Big Brother will push even more. This 'War on Water-Wasters' has only just begun. Big Brother has big plans.

Pauly, are you trying to infer that the California drought is a government hoax designed to make us pay more money?

????


Are you saying that the aquifers are limitless and drinking water is eternal - that "God" orders more when we need it?

Just another way for Government to take more control of your life. And yes, make some money too. But no, it's not a hoax. 'It's for your own Good' is gonna be the death of Freedom & Liberty in this Nation.

The government throws people in jail for committing crimes, "for our own good," as well.

You have not addressed the issue of the drought.

 

[paulitician]

Pauly, are you trying to infer that the California drought is a government hoax designed to make us pay more money?

????


Are you saying that the aquifers are limitless and drinking water is eternal - that "God" orders more when we need it?

Just another way for Government to take more control of your life. And yes, make some money too. But no, it's not a hoax. 'It's for your own Good' is gonna be the death of Freedom & Liberty in this Nation.

The government throws people in jail for committing crimes, "for our own good," as well.

You have not addressed the issue of the drought.

It's always 'For your own Good.' And of course 'For the Children' too. An old & tired Big Brother game. Hopefully, more people will wake up and stop giving Government inch after inch.

 

[alanbmx123]

Mean while the city of San Diego is watering the weeds (dead weeds) on the side of interstate 15 at 3 in the afternoon, and the school district in my neighborhood has the sprinklers running at 3am during the winter when it is raining because the union grounds keeper is not allowed or is too lazy to turn them off when rain is predicted. My sprinklers are off from October till late April. but the city runs water year round

 

[paulitician]

Mean while the city of San Diego is watering the weeds (dead weeds) on the side of interstate 15 at 3 in the afternoon, and the school district in my neighborhood has the sprinklers running at 3am during the winter when it is raining because the union grounds keeper is not allowed or is too lazy to turn them off when rain is predicted. My sprinklers are off from October till late April. but the city runs water year round

Yeah, and i'm pretty sure the Communist/Progressive Governing Elites like Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Boxer are seeing their expansive lawns tended to quite nicely. Bet on that.

 

[Mad_Cabbie]

Just another way for Government to take more control of your life. And yes, make some money too. But no, it's not a hoax. 'It's for your own Good' is gonna be the death of Freedom & Liberty in this Nation.

The government throws people in jail for committing crimes, "for our own good," as well.

You have not addressed the issue of the drought.

It's always 'For your own Good.' And of course 'For the Children' too. An old & tired Big Brother game. Hopefully, more people will wake up and stop giving Government inch after inch.

Meanwhile, DO YOU have an idea where a fine would be unnecessary?

 

[paulitician]

The government throws people in jail for committing crimes, "for our own good," as well.

You have not addressed the issue of the drought.

It's always 'For your own Good.' And of course 'For the Children' too. An old & tired Big Brother game. Hopefully, more people will wake up and stop giving Government inch after inch.

Meanwhile, DO YOU have an idea where a fine would be unnecessary?

Sadly, i do see a day when the term 'Terrorist' will be applied to anyone who opposes Big Brother. So be careful what you wish for all you loyal Goose Steppers. One day, you might just regret all your Big Brother-Worshipping. You yourself may be labeled a 'Terrorist' for flushing your toilet too often. Such could be life in this 'War on Water-Wasters.' Stay tuned.

 

[Lakhota]

A fine illustration of libertarians acting as sullen teenagers, endlessly screaming "YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME!".

Record drought? Bah. Public good? No such thing. Every single thing is entirely about the rights of the poor libertarians to do whatever they damn well please, no matter who it harms.

Like other grownups, I understand that it's not all about me, and that I don't always get to do what I want, and it doesn't make me a victim of statist tyranny when I don't get to do what I want. Most libertarians never reached that level of maturity.

Amen!