The biggest misconception in ideals or belief I have seen is again, something folks in charge at the EPA and other agencies count on...Belief that the rule of law matters, that due process MUST be followed, or, that there even has to be an ACTUAL violation. The EPA has proven, repeatedly, those things do NOT apply to them! The EPA was ordered to stop claiming jurisdiction beyond it's authority, it instead EXPANDED it's authority in direct violation of the US Supreme Court, and nothing stopped them. Now, that over reach has been made an Executive order. The EPA has leadership, back by the enforcing branch of government, that can, will, and IS doing whatever it wants with impunity.
Tony, I truly hope you are right! I have no doubt whatsoever that you try doing everything in your personal and professional life with integrity and thought to how it affects others. But, as a small engine repair shop that works daily with "pollutants" that fall under EPA jurisdiction, plus the new powers they have over your 5 small ponds, along with the belief that you are not someone they'd care about....that makes you a gold mine of opportunity to take every dime and piece of property you have. WE, are easy pickens for the EPA, and they never give us a second thought after they hammer us.
