Geeze, I tank a maximum of 200 gallons of furnace fuel in my basement for the oil furnace. I guess that would destroy seven of my neighbours houses. Guess my heating system will have to go?

Why not a moderate fine with a stern warning backed up by a heavy future fine for a repeat of the offence. This much apparent official over reaction drives people on to welfare. Also with so many fines usually the guy cannot pay all of them so pays none. Where is the logic?

Has it got to the point of every incident having to be an object lesson to discourage others? This type of behaviour would not be tollerated by our local people. If things were handeled in this fashion in my area I would move away.

We deal with problems in a much gentler fashion. They still get accomplished with less overall damage done.