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NBCUniversal to Be Fined $250 After Strike Tree-Trimming Controversy (variety.com)

submitted 1 year ago by LibertyLizard to c/treehuggers

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UPDATED: Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia tweeted Friday that StreetsLA would be fining Universal Studios $250 for trimming trees without a city permit. He also said that “outdated l…

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[–] LibertyLizard 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

LA citizens should be ashamed of their government for this slap on the wrist. As I mentioned in another comment, these trees will be permanently damaged and represented decades of investment and thousands of dollars of value to public. Maybe a lawsuit can be a more meaningful punishment but I’m not sure how much of a case there would be.

[–] psyqology 4 points 1 year ago

250$ let's you know that fine and punishment are only for poor people. Period.

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