02-15-2013, 03:03 AM
A few points.
1. First, Riverdog, I don't think we have any disagreement. (maybe you were responding to other posts) The "Idaho" compromise would be fair to both sides and would end the battles in the courts and legislature. I'm slightly more optimistic about Pitchers bill chances because I think the reps are getting tired of the issue and may vote for it as a compromise to end the debate. It is certain that HB68 will not end the court battles.
2. RE"6 foot 10 foot what does it matter" and
"If the water way was navigable by boat, float tube ect. year round I could see the concern."
It is a Federally accepted standard for navigability. So yes, it does matter, a lot. But, hey, you will probably still argue that the landowners are getting hosed by any compromise standard.
3. RE"When legislation like this goes through those in favor feel like they've won, possibly in the short term, but remember, every time rights are "legally" taken from others you too loose those same rights individually."
Funny, our side says the [#BF0000]exact[/#BF0000] same thing about HB141!
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1. First, Riverdog, I don't think we have any disagreement. (maybe you were responding to other posts) The "Idaho" compromise would be fair to both sides and would end the battles in the courts and legislature. I'm slightly more optimistic about Pitchers bill chances because I think the reps are getting tired of the issue and may vote for it as a compromise to end the debate. It is certain that HB68 will not end the court battles.
2. RE"6 foot 10 foot what does it matter" and
"If the water way was navigable by boat, float tube ect. year round I could see the concern."
It is a Federally accepted standard for navigability. So yes, it does matter, a lot. But, hey, you will probably still argue that the landowners are getting hosed by any compromise standard.
3. RE"When legislation like this goes through those in favor feel like they've won, possibly in the short term, but remember, every time rights are "legally" taken from others you too loose those same rights individually."
Funny, our side says the [#BF0000]exact[/#BF0000] same thing about HB141!
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