[Dwight Southerland]

Bruce, probably your side of the argument would be represented better if you would lay off the ad hominem references. Nobody appreciates being addressed as "conspiracy theory wing nuts" or their fears and beliefs as "draconian BS" or talked down to. There is very real concern when authorities with no oversight have the full force of the government when making rules an regulations that affect real people's lives with no recourse. There are 57 commercial fishermen and three private marinas in Arkansas that are being threatened with fines and jail time if they do not cease their operations due to the EPA ruling that was handed down last year. You may be correct that the EPA would not enforce the regulation as it is written, but the fact is that they could and we would have no recourse. We might then mount an objection and fight to overturn the regulation, but it would be after many, many people would be affected. It's like the IRS bringing charges against you for tax violations, you may be innocent and be able to prove it, but the legal costs and loss of revenue during the fight would be devastating. The IRS is simply going to say "sorry" and you have no recourse for compensation.