SonicFlyer

Actually the Constitution guarantees all rights. And it gives the federal government zero authority to regulate the operating of heavy machinery.

When the Constitution was written no one was travelling from NY to CA.

tomgoodman

The Constitution’s “Commerce Clause” has been interpreted as a virtual blank check for government to do just that, and a whole lot more. Some argue that the Feds are overreaching, and some say their rules are necessary, but that horse left the barn many years ago.

JohnBurke

Neither I, nor anyone else said you had been, nor intimated as much, nor would or should any of us care. I certainly don't. Thanks for keeping us informed on that, though.

That would make you an idiot.

Still an idiot.

Much like taking off with insufficient fuel or too short a runway, this is avoidable. Don't be stupid. This isn't a pilot vs. cop issue. This is someone dumb enough to mess with another man's wife.

Also a poor idea to poke sticks in hornet nests, walk barefoot around volcanos, or go backpacking in Iran, regardless of whether you're a pilot.

Suppose you didn't do something so stupid? Anyone can hire a private investigator to follow you. If you're doing something that a private investigator can detect, then either A) be a bit smarter about not getting caught, or better yet, B) don't do it in the first place.

Again, don't be stupid. Problem solved.

Only if you're stupid enough to go sleeping with a cop's wife.

It's not likely to happen to me, in fact not possible, but if it's happening to you, I'm having a hard time caring. One tends to get what one deserves in such cases, and one knows such a risk going in. While you're at it, however, I recommend against swimming naked in schools of electric eels, skydiving without a parachute, or attempting to set fire to cops on duty (or off duty). If any of those are likely to happen to you, don't do them, either, and your odds drop to zero. This is preventable, you see.

Does this happen to you, much?

JohnBurke

This speaks more about your involvement here than anything else you might say, or hope to say.

Married is irrelevant, but you certainly come across as a very early-20's type of character, with a lot of learning and a lot of growing up to do.

These issues you keep bringing up, that seem to be such a minefield for you, are simply not an issue for most of us who exercise a little better judgement and intelligence.

We're not paid for our monkey skills, but for our judgement. Based on your comments, whatever your salary, you may be overpaid.

rickair7777

I said " in the era". Overland transcon travel came about in that general era (1804 to be exact).

I think constitutional law is pretty well settled as far as the regulation of heavy machinery operators. If you want to argue that, I'm tuning out.

USMCFLYR

You haven't exactly been much inclined to listen to anyone else's 'opinions' if they differ from yours either MT. You are definitely in transmit mode and there is no receiving on your end.

USMCFLYR

I'm one of the ones that think you have certain good things to say but I can't get past your approach.

If you are really trying to educate - which I don't think you are, I think you have some bone to pick - then you should share your qualifications with the forum and change your approach.

I'm hoping you have some background in Aviation law (or law in general), but you are coming across as a disgruntled person who got in trouble and now have become some internet crusader with Google-Fu skills and think everything is some great conspiracy.

rickair7777

I notice you don't have an avatar yet, here's an idea...

rickair7777

Trying to make the image display, should be working now...

say again

Dude, relax! Do some research if this bothers you so much. I don't think they care one bit if you apologize to them or not. They have their opinions, just as you do.