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George Lucas does something I don't have to hate him for
ark_ader:
Well it is well known that George has a pretty good memory for those who do not work well/for with him.
Just ask John Dykstra.
Vigo:
--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on May 15, 2012, 05:28:28 pm ---I'll disagree with Vigo on this -- what is sad isn't that Lucas has a huge legal machine, but rather that some crotchety ---smurfette--- can yell at him about his own lawn and ---fudgesicle--- everything up.
An interesting question comes to mind ... and may get this kicked to PnR ... how the hell is it that the land of the free became the "land of the free, so long as you mow your lawn in a manner that we approve of" ?
I have heard tell of these Homeowners Associations that wreak havoc with people's lives for simply not complying,
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Well, I do actually agree with you about his land rights, but I just see it as much more of a game he is playing. I guess I more expect that something as big as a movie studio should expect to run into every little group put up a fight. Unfortunately, litigation and court crap is the norm. I just feel that Lucas is turning this buzzing of flies from the HOA into his personal platform to gain support for his cause. It just annoys me.
I see it as no different as when a Walmart moved into my hometown, like many places everyone in town gave them grief and delayed their progress as much as possible. Then the Walmart played the class game about the super wealthy being the ones to blame, keeping low income shopping options out of their neighborhood and threatened to sell the land off to some gravel company which was previously going to be way back behind the Walmart. Suddenly, a Walmart didn't look so bad.
Le Chuck:
--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on May 15, 2012, 05:28:28 pm ---I'll disagree with Vigo on this -- what is sad isn't that Lucas has a huge legal machine, but rather that some crotchety ---smurfette--- can yell at him about his own lawn and ---fudgesicle--- everything up.
An interesting question comes to mind ... and may get this kicked to PnR ... how the hell is it that the land of the free became the "land of the free, so long as you mow your lawn in a manner that we approve of" ?
I have heard tell of these Homeowners Associations that wreak havoc with people's lives for simply not complying,
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Freedom is a construct based on the social contract. The Founding Fathers purposefully changed Life Liberty and Property to Life Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Your freedom to mow your yard with kerosene ends at my property values.
opt2not:
I have no problems with people wanting to do whatever to their own property, AS LONG as it does not encroach or negativity effect the community around them. For example, I have a great view of the mountains and downtown Vancouver, but if some ---uvula--- or property company wanted to plop a sky-rise right in front of that view, you can bet your arse there will be hell to pay. There's fire in hell yeah? Yeah I'd pay with that.
But then, to go and state that he's raising low-income housing, not for helping or supporting the poor but in an act of spite...that's just sickening. George Lucas, you truly are the lowest form of life, and if I ever get to meet you I would go straight to punching you right in the cock.
shmokes:
Lol . . . lighten up. It's hilarious.