Re: The Curtailment of "Mudboging"...

[sean <o2design@wsu.edu>]

>Perhaps the "mudboggers" could do what the Dougs have done--
>create their own environment where their version of reality can exist
>separately from other folks. The mudboggers could buy a chunk of
>land, use it for their trucks, and leave the rest of the planet in
>peace...They, too, should have their version fo fun without causing
>others' to lose their right to quiet and an unspoiled place to enjoy
>the day.
>Debi R-S
>debismith@moscow.com

In principle this makes sense--and in fact I was suggesting the same. 
We should have designated well planned OHV use areas that meet the 
needs of the specific users groups within the limitations of the 
site.  We do this for most every sport, even closing down city 
streets to play basketball.  And we celebrate these offerings. 
However, we long ago recognized that most groups can not just buy 
land and build what they need.  So we don't ask them to.  Instead, 
take from all people to allow for a broad array of rec opportunities. 
That is why we have a skatepark that most people will never use or 
even set foot on.  That is why we have national parks and state 
forests.  We do it to provide for the needs of the people.

OHV enthusiasts' needs are not being met and as a group they continue 
to be spurned, marginalized and singled out for unfair treatment. 
They are not tolerated.  More importantly, however, they are not 
being worked with to find good solutions.  There are such solutions, 
but they can only be pursued when first attempts are made to 
recognize their legitimacy and seek solutions.

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Thanks,
s


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