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http://qpolitical.com/retired-marine-forced-to-remove-usmc-decals-while-neighbors-keep-obama-stickers/
GySgt (Join to see) Cpl (Join to see) Cpl Dominic Fittizzi You guys have any thoughts on this.
GySgt (Join to see) Cpl (Join to see) Cpl Dominic Fittizzi You guys have any thoughts on this.
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Am sick of these Michael Foxtrot HOAs and their pettiness whether its a flag or bumper stickers, and apparently always "harassing" vets. I think the people that take these "rules" to such extremes are nothing but martinet, pig-headed, people with nothing better to do in their lives - MHO, anyways.
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CW3 (Join to see)
That's one reason I was active in my HOA and even got elected to the Board of Directors. It's a never ending battle, however, and I stepped out of it.
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While this is an old story (happened in 2009) I am happy to report that he did win his battle with the HOA in January 2013.
It should have never been a battle to begin with, and I hate to imagine the frustration he had to face in the process, but always good to see a happy ending.
It should have never been a battle to begin with, and I hate to imagine the frustration he had to face in the process, but always good to see a happy ending.
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SGM (Join to see)
Again, the status of the org and the message determine resolution of the 'battle" according to the UCMJ and the Supreme Court. Certain types of speech can be restricted on a military base; other types have been loosened over time. Whether the base is "open" or "closed" also is a factor on whether "free speech" applies universally or selectively.
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I am always appalled when I see or hear about those who have no respect for the sacrifices our veterans make and have to endure.
Further I am thoroughly disgusted and confused as to how the Republic of Texas would let this occur or drag on for as long as it has. Having lived in Texas for a while, I understand it to be a bastion for individual freedoms and a huge supporter of veterans.
Finally, this perfectly highlights the power of HOA's. In California time and again courts back the HOA because the home owner signed the contract. The one and only time I lived in an HOA, I received a notice of lien against my home, because a neighbor did not like my wind chime. So the lien was in affect until I took the windchime down. I am diligent when it comes to contracts, and know for fact that windchimes were not in the HOA contract. However, there was a clause which stipulated that anything that a neighbor found to be intrusive and notified the HOA board about would be considered a nuisance. This same neighbor had the board tell the house on the other side that they could not watch T.V. after 10 because the lights from the T.V. kept them up at night. It is unbelievable the amount of power they hold.
My thoughts on this issue, is that this veterans freedoms were violated by the letter; however, and unfortunately he signed a contract. It sounds as if he was able to fight this and win, which does not happen often.
Second my thought is never, NEVER EVER join an HOA!
Further I am thoroughly disgusted and confused as to how the Republic of Texas would let this occur or drag on for as long as it has. Having lived in Texas for a while, I understand it to be a bastion for individual freedoms and a huge supporter of veterans.
Finally, this perfectly highlights the power of HOA's. In California time and again courts back the HOA because the home owner signed the contract. The one and only time I lived in an HOA, I received a notice of lien against my home, because a neighbor did not like my wind chime. So the lien was in affect until I took the windchime down. I am diligent when it comes to contracts, and know for fact that windchimes were not in the HOA contract. However, there was a clause which stipulated that anything that a neighbor found to be intrusive and notified the HOA board about would be considered a nuisance. This same neighbor had the board tell the house on the other side that they could not watch T.V. after 10 because the lights from the T.V. kept them up at night. It is unbelievable the amount of power they hold.
My thoughts on this issue, is that this veterans freedoms were violated by the letter; however, and unfortunately he signed a contract. It sounds as if he was able to fight this and win, which does not happen often.
Second my thought is never, NEVER EVER join an HOA!
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
Since you found the neighbor to be intrusive couldn't you put a lien on them until they left? :-) or better yet, call Moose and Rocco and have THEM put a LEAN on your neighbor!
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Cpl (Join to see)
It is actually far easier to just get out of the situations. HOA's are the devil Bobby.
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