Lake Martin Topics: Couple of points Doc.

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	Name:	LifeTime Laker -
	Subject:	Couple of points Doc.
	Date:	4/16/2008 3:25:47 PM

First the ruling hasn't been appealed yet. That is what the funds are for, the appeal. The local judge in Montgomery made a ruling, but even the timing of that ruling is questionable. As for the equal protection, well anyone having a boat over 26'11" that will do over 60mph.

As for expansion, just the fact that it is already being extended to Jordan shows the course of things to come. I respect your opinions but Alabama and Georgia are governed somewhat differently. I beleive GA has 'home rule' and AL doesn't. EVERYTHING in AL goes through Montgomery, even local legislation requires a constitutional ammendment in this state. Power is centered in the state house. They can pass laws relating to one area without so much as a public hearing, but cities and counties must go through them to enact a leash law. This gives the state legislature tremendous power that other states don't have. It also gives them great arrogance, which was shown is some email exchanges that one of Rep. Masks forwarded to me today.

I would also like to point out that it was me that made the appeal for contributions, not CAT. I jsut know that he has been stressing the money for an appeal since before the original case went to trial. I would hate to see the case end due to lack of funds. I think realistically everyone knew how the first decision was going to go. It will have to go frther up the food chain IMHO. It is a slipery slope that has been laid before us, but CAT's always land on their feet!