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Martin68

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7. I'm glad to see the protection of trees and the enforcement of environmental regulations being enforced. I remember

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Wed May 6, 2026, 06:14 PM

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when Dan Snyder illegally cut down 140 mature trees that blocked his view of the Potomac River along his property. Interesting story because of the sweetheart deals he made and the Park Rangers that was persecuted for his role in trying to bring Snyder to justice.

https://deadspin.com/dan-snyder-killed-some-trees-and-a-park-ranger-paid-th-1494113337/

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