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We see the same here, what with a recreational lake in our backyard.. They can't seem to operate on the 'common sense' rule, preferring instead, to try to enact a set of rules and regulations.
So far they have not prevailed, since the local population is of a conservative thought pattern and inhabit about half the lake properties. Some of the 'lakesters' are also conservative in their approach also.
My old Army buddy who lives in Vermont, says the NY City types have about ruined Vermont also !