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Good. There is zero reason why that person should be able to close off access to the beach. It is crazy that, because of his wealth, he's able to just eat the f
by s73v3r_ 8y ago
Good. There is zero reason why that person should be able to close off access to the beach. It is crazy that, because of his wealth, he's able to just eat the fine that comes from doing so.
- JumpCrisscross 8y ago> because of his wealth, he's able to just eat the fine that comes from doing so Now we have solid precedent. I see that as something of a public good this billionaire financed.
- toss1 8y agoI recall hearing that this is the same phenomena that resulted in finally ending the 'Blue Laws' requiring all stores to be closed on Sunday. IIR the story, the Blue Law fine in NYC for opening on Sunday was $500/day. Woolworths just decided to open anyway and pay it, since they's make more than that. Due to competitive pressure, everyone soon decided to open, and just fight it. The laws soon officially ended. Here's a NYT archive story https://www.nytimes.com/1986/10/19/nyregion/sunday-shopping-a-way-of-life-for-millions.html https://www.nytimes.com/1986/10/19/nyregion/sunday-shopping-...