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The McCaffertys won Round 1, as at least five police cars and a few trucks of DelDOT workers left shortly after a News Journal photographer arrived.
Looking at Claymont resident Melissa McCafferty atop her family's basketball hoop, it's difficult to see what lesson she wanted her three children to learn Friday.
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One message was clear, though: Even when the state sends out a warning months in advance that you are violating the law, ignore it until you can get some news coverage of your complaint.
As DelDOT crews and police removed street-side nets from other residents in Radnor Green and Ashbourne Hills -- who also object to the law -- Mrs. McCafferty's kids got the message they are above the law. And that's unfortunate.
One wonders what the parents would have done if a wayward car crashed into a lively game outside their home, or a youngster chased a ball into a passing car. Sue the state for not following up on its own pre-identified safety concern?
Mrs. McCafferty's husband, John, said he is considering emergency court action to prevent DelDOT crews from returning. That's extremely admirable parenting: Take appropriate legal action after you knowingly violate the law.
Originally posted by jimmyx
hey, when the state says you have to do something...you f'in do it...you do not have a say over your property, when your property interfers with the function of the state. man...where you been for the last 5 to 6 decades. those people are not wealthy...therefore...they have no power. i thought everyone, especially on ATS, knew that.