On Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:48:37 -0500, HeyBub wrote:

"[EAGLE POINT, OR] Gary Harrington was also fined more than $1,500 for nine
misdemeanor convictions for filling his reservoirs with rain and snow runoff
that the state says is owned by the Medford Water Commission. He was given
two weeks to report to the Jackson County Jail to begin serving his [30 day]
sentence."

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs...NEWS/207260314

You have to know the facts in this case. You can't just read the attention
grabbing headlines.

In Oregon (where I live) many, if not most, communities depend on snow melt
from the mountains for their water supplies. To a lesser extent, rainwater
also contributes some water. I live in one of these communities.

This water eventually gets to the communities via streams and rivers.
Individuals cannot be allowed to disrupt the water supply by building dams
and other obstructions. That's what this guy is doing.

He says he is only collecting rain and snow melt from his property ¡V that's
a bunch of bull****. He's just a selfish, cantankerous asshole who doesn't
care for the community he lives in.