On the Commons with Frank Short
Our residential neighborhoods have increasingly become war zones as those in positions of power have systematically torn down any and all remaining defenses left to individual homeowners. Sadly the totally ridiculous reasons given for the need for all these powers seem to have taken root and are glibly repeated by the very people who have the most to lose, the homeowners. Additionally, we hear over and over again that the owners have chosen to live under the rules and restrictions in associations. No doubt a few have, but most people value their autonomy and their peace and quiet and would never agree to the sheer stupidity that makes up our controlled developments.
On The Commons this week we are joined by Frank Short. Frank, an attorney and advocate for individual and property rights is a frequent contributor to the show. Frank has done our St Patrick’s Day show every year since the beginning. We have howled like wolves, giggled and been serious in the past. Please join us On The Common. We'll talk about proposed legislation and a bill waiting the Governor’s signature and what they mean. We will also have a dramatic rendition of an actual court scene. You just have to hear it to believe it.
On The Commons this week we are joined by Frank Short. Frank, an attorney and advocate for individual and property rights is a frequent contributor to the show. Frank has done our St Patrick’s Day show every year since the beginning. We have howled like wolves, giggled and been serious in the past. Please join us On The Common. We'll talk about proposed legislation and a bill waiting the Governor’s signature and what they mean. We will also have a dramatic rendition of an actual court scene. You just have to hear it to believe it.
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Shu,
I love your program, but you really need to get some better recording equipment. The latter half of this program so full of static that it gives me a headache listening to it.
This is a common problem with a lot of your podcasts.
Your valuable signal is getting lost in the noise.
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Hello Shu!
Thank you for the great show with Mr. Short. I was thrilled to hear that a court has “gotten it” with regard to the plight of an almost defenseless homeowner against an almost untouchable tyranny.
And just in time as I am suing my HOA, the Falmouth Airpark Homeowners Association, pro se for the almost comically egregious disregard for the General Laws here in MA.
My real interest is in the issue of fines, and the Constitutional implications of them. My HOA allowed itself the power to fine here (they can unilaterally change the by-laws) , and has done so to the tune of 10s of thousands of dollars to homeowners in the Falmouth Airpark. Unfortunately the HOA forgot to acquire any statutory authority to levy their fines.
I am going to amend my complaint to include the issue of unauthorized fines….and hope that my state will be among the first to abolish this contemptible assault on our Constitutional rights to fair procedure and impartial tribunals.
All the best, and thanks again for your great shows!
Mike Reardon
Falmouth , MA
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