Srgnt Billko wrote:

"mow" wrote in message
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Srgnt Billko wrote:
California - they are trying to pin 6 years on the guy who's mower
started a
fire that got out of hand. The crime, as I see it, is that the
authorities
are even thinking about placing a serious charge on this poor sob.


He is being charged for allegedly disregarding the risk of wildfire as he
mowed dry grass when temperatures neared 40 C. The fire destroyed 86
homes.

Just exactly at what point does that "risk" begin " Is 40* the magic mark
? - or at 38* would it still be a crime also ? How about 36* ? Let me

The risk begins when common sense is tossed out the window.

check my latest mower owners manual to see if there is a warning in there..

There may just be a warning in your manual if anyone takes the time to read it,
being the manufactures install spark arrestors in the mufflers.

Are people not allowed to start their autos with leaves on the ground also ?

People are allowed to do what ever they want, but shouldn't people accept
responsibility if they are stupid about what they do. Do we blame someone
else for not telling grown men that it is stupid to mow dry grass in 104
degree temps in parts of the country known for wild fires?