Congratulations to the Lake George Park Commission in its overreaction and injustice that could only be equaled in a "South Park" episode.
Ticketing two boaters because they had traces of an aquatic plant that has been deemed invasive by the almighty Park Commission is ridiculous, especially when one of the plants already exists in the lake ("Invasives detected, boaters ticketed," Aug. 7). This appears to be another example of the elite property owners limiting other Americans from enjoying a beautiful, public body of water.
I'm extremely concerned at the increasing authority that is wielded by the numerous lake associations and park commissions that are springing up all over the area. Their ability to force their ideals on what constitutes acceptable conditions on a lake while the state turns the other cheek is alarming.
Most lake association members are not sportsmen and do not belong in a position to dictate how many weeds a lake should have. They do not own the water, and I have every right, as do other Americans, to launch my boat without getting harassed by the weed police.
Most lakes have weeds, and that is part of nature's beauty. If you can't accept that, then buy property on a Canadian Shield lake or a swimming pool.
Alan Maher
Colonie