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joeybee12

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14. I'm sorry, I didn't realize you lived at this particular complex

Reply to MicaelS (Reply #10)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 02:04 PM

Nov 2012

and know every single detail about why this was implemented.

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Colorado gated community installs photo radar, begins ticketing residents and guests [View all] Newsjock Nov 2012 OP

I see why they believe the HOA is the authority, but... napi21 Nov 2012 #1

That would be a police matter sharp_stick Nov 2012 #2

They could definitely enforce a fine -- against the homeowner they identified as your "sponsor". . . Journeyman Nov 2012 #4

I would look for the houses with romney yard signs OriginalGeek Nov 2012 #35

Just another damned fascist HOA... MicaelS Nov 2012 #3

How DARE those fascists enforce safe, sensible speed limits? Nye Bevan Nov 2012 #6

Spare me, this is just another revenue generating scheme MicaelS Nov 2012 #8

Trust me...If this HOA leadership is anything like the power-mad, little hitlers I've known in other Blue_Tires Nov 2012 #32

If you ever had to deal with asshats going 50 in a 15 MPH zone... joeybee12 Nov 2012 #7

Then get some cops out there and ticket MicaelS Nov 2012 #10

I'm sorry, I didn't realize you lived at this particular complex joeybee12 Nov 2012 #14

What? I can't agree with a member of said community? MicaelS Nov 2012 #15

Since when do we have fiefdoms with private cops and laws in the U.S.? WinkyDink Nov 2012 #5

ever since the concept of private property. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #11

IMHO, law enforcement is a government issue, not a private association issue. stevenleser Nov 2012 #18

in the gated community- the private association IS the 'government'. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #19

I don't agree that they are the government. stevenleser Nov 2012 #20

you don't have to agree. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #22

I dont agree they have the authority. Show me in the constitution where they have it. nt stevenleser Nov 2012 #23

try the 10th amendment, for starters. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #24

I disagree. The framers would never have allowed this to happen. stevenleser Nov 2012 #25

Everyone who resides in an HOA-administered community has agreed to let them have their power. . . Journeyman Nov 2012 #27

Ah, the old "They agreed to hand over their rights" argument? stevenleser Nov 2012 #34

the people in the minority have the right to move elsewhere... BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #37

the hoa IS/ARE the private property owners. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #30

I was just going to say the same to you. How hard is it to understand? This is not the intent stevenleser Nov 2012 #33

sure it is. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #36

maybe they could find some kind of onethatcares Nov 2012 #9

OK, so we've gone from $15 speeding fines to the death of Trayvon Martin, Nye Bevan Nov 2012 #12

All part and parcel of those terrifc gated communities MicaelS Nov 2012 #13

I despise my HOA mick063 Nov 2012 #16

my hoa is ok. They keep order. Put in speed bumps a few years ago to slow Liberal_in_LA Nov 2012 #21

the guy that owns the building I work in lives in Roxborough Park. Drives the Ferrari to work librechik Nov 2012 #17

Just lower your sun visor to block out your face from the cameras. :P Ya Basta Nov 2012 #26

Your car -- its license plate, make and color -- is registered when you enter the community. . . Journeyman Nov 2012 #29

This happens in a neighborhood near me Egnever Nov 2012 #28

One of the man reasons to never ever live in a gated community. sarcasmo Nov 2012 #31

I don't go to that area. Panasonic Nov 2012 #38