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How does this sound for a news headline?

“Man wins civil rights lawsuit against town, never has to mow again”

I’m thinking of suing the local municipality for violation of my 1st,4th,5th amendments, defamation, libel, and forcing me to commit animal abuse, animal neglect (as defined by the State of Oklahoma to include all wild life include invertebrates) and last but not least, ecocide.

But we just can’t find a lawyer with a set of balls to take the case. Earth Justice hasn’t even replied to our query.

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geeknik 2y ago

It’s very simple. My wild yard is a wild life and pollinator habitat and the town forcing me to mow over some arbitrary height restriction is most definitely animal abuse. The mower leaves a literal trail of death behind it.

geeknik 2y ago

Code enforcement defames my character by publicly comparing my yard to a dilapidated collapsed building which is a threat to public health and safety. My yard is beautiful and I get to educate everyone who stops about the plants and animals.

And as a nature worshipping hippy pagan I should be allowed to practice my religion and express myself freely but this is the bible belt you. 🤣

Troy 2y ago

Remove the lawn. Use the space to grow medicine, food, or flowers that attract pollonators. You have the right to grow your own food.

geeknik 2y ago

There is no lawn left, it’s all native plants and wild flowers which have a tendency to grow taller than 12 inches and that is their sticking point: height. 🤣

Troy 2y ago

They don't allow trees? Their ordinance is an infringement. Fighting stiff like that either takes a few hundred k in fiat, or nearly complete knowledge of law as compared to the legal system.

Troy 2y ago

Part of the "law vs legal" route is to get them to admit that they claim you've broken contract (which is the case here, as there is no true victim). They're threatening you with a fine with the concept that they (the municipality) are a victim of breach of contract. Once they admit that, request that they produce the contract that you agreed to. This all has to be done with correct procedures, but it is possible.