that would ban helicopters. Well, technically, it would only ban landing pads for helicopters. And, as any good Democrat bill does, it bans landing pads for helicopters where one already exists and has been in existance for many years.
What's so bad about this bill (which is highly likely to pass) is that the Democrats know that they absolutely cannot pass laws regarding airspace in North Carolina -- only the FAA can do that. So instead, they use zoning to regulate the company out of business! Yes, that same zoning thing used in Kelo vs. New London.
I do wonder how they can pass a law that applies retroactively to a business that is already in place. However, this wouldn't be the first time they've passed a law like that -- things like the Constitution are only obstacles to Democrats, not to be taken seriously.
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Well that doesn't make much sense. This couldn't possibly effect life flight helicoptors could it?
Posted by: tomslick at August 01, 2005 08:10 AM (xNjHI)
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What the hell is the purpose behind this? do you have flocks of helicoptors cloggin up your airways in NC?
Posted by: Contagion at August 01, 2005 08:21 AM (Q5WxB)
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The given reason is because some people complain about sightseeing helicopters that fly over their houses. So, no, lifefights would be OK (as long as they only land where they are told to land, of course!).
Posted by: Ogre at August 01, 2005 08:56 AM (/k+l4)
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If everyone would be willing, email me clues, and I will take a quick drive to downtown Raleigh and deliver them to Mr. Snow.
I think Mr. Snow is worrying about all those black helicopters that keep buzzing him.
Posted by: William Teach at August 01, 2005 09:53 AM (IRsCk)
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That's eeeeeevil black helicopters, Teach!
Posted by: Ogre at August 01, 2005 09:56 AM (/k+l4)
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"The provisions of this Article shall not apply to any heliport operated by the State of North Carolina, any of its political subdivisions, any law enforcement, fire or rescue agency, or a health care institution licensed by the State to operate an air ambulance."
Oh, I see... as long as the owner of the helicopter is in biz with the NC State Government, they've got two thumbs up. It's only the PRIVATE helo companies NC State Democrats want to send packing to other states to employ the citizens of those OTHER states.
I can see why this torques you off. This is just freaking rediculous!
Posted by: Gun-Toting Liberal at August 01, 2005 10:09 AM (Er9BL)
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Good catch, GTL -- I think that's a standard paragraph that's added at the end of every single law that's propsed in North Carolina: This law applies to everyone but the government.
Posted by: Ogre at August 01, 2005 10:12 AM (/k+l4)
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Is it going to be so generic that it will stop Emergency copters?
Posted by: vw bug at August 01, 2005 11:37 AM (dkZJv)
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This wouldn't fly in FL. Too many wealthy with their own private choppers.
Posted by: Bou at August 01, 2005 12:38 PM (5JHEt)
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It's very specific, VW, designed to only stop sightseeing helicopters.
Posted by: Ogre at August 01, 2005 12:49 PM (/k+l4)
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Normally at this point I would say that the private Helicopter companies should fight this in court, it would be a no brainer and they would win. However, after the eminate domain BS, I'm not so sure what is common sense anymore.
Posted by: Contagion at August 01, 2005 03:23 PM (Q5WxB)
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And you have to have money to fight in court -- and when you sue the state, they have quite literally unlimited funds to drag, delay, and force you to spend lots and lots of money. I don't think the small operators that this is aimed at have anywhere near the cash to fight it.
Posted by: Ogre at August 01, 2005 03:35 PM (L0IGK)
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This just makes no sense... they want to keep private helicopters from clogging the airways, but yet, THEY'LL HAVE NO PLACE TO LAND! That means they'll ALL be flying around waiting for landing pads.
Dumb.
Posted by: That 1 Guy at August 02, 2005 08:01 AM (lwwNF)
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I wonder if there were some crashes of helicopters due to lack of landing facilities would make a difference to these people...
Posted by: Ogre at August 02, 2005 08:57 AM (/k+l4)
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Ok, tell me you don't have a tourism bureau within your monstrous govt. (I know PA does).
Get those guys on the side of the sight-seeing choppers.
govt vs govt smackdown. could be interesting.
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Posted by: birdwoman at August 02, 2005 09:56 AM (vR7Sl)
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Sure, THAT'S what we need - MORE government to solve the problem of government. As much as I like the idea of government having to fight government, I know that when they do, it's MY DAMN MONEY they're using in their fight!
Posted by: Ogre at August 02, 2005 10:19 AM (/k+l4)
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