The sentiment in here seems to be “no new fees unless someone else besides me pays them in which case let’s bump up those rookie numbers”

Why don’t you educate me? Or perhaps let’s hear your endorsement of class warfare

Yeah that’s another thing government loves to do…centralize power

Sounds like another communist wet dream. Always class warfare. But how about just no new fees for anyone? Just once I’d love to see fees like this come down due to something like increased operational efficiency. Most of this stuff is processed on computers now

Another tax that’s not a tax. Any way the government can extort a few more bucks. Politicians love fees and licenses because it accomplishes the same thing as increasing taxes (raises revenue for the state) without as much political scrutiny. New fees and license requirements tend to fly under the radar.

In this case they want to raise fees (and in turn revenues) by 20%. Imagine if our politicians proposed raising property, income and sales taxes by 20% across the board…There would be hell to pay with voters and it would never fly but dmv fees? Well just a few bucks here and there what’s the big deal.

A tax that’s not a tax for the privilege of owning a dog. Any way the government can extort a few more bucks

I’m a dick for providing data that runs counter to your incorrect beliefs? Yes it’s possible to see snowflakes above freezing, but do you see a lot of accumulating snowfall above 32 that sticks around? You should tell the ski industry they would be thrilled to build a ski hill there. Still waiting on your data

Does the precipitation above 32 generally add to the snowpack? Does snow on the ground melt at any temperature above 32? There’s your answer. Yes it can snow slightly above 32 but that doesn’t refute the point about increased snowfall.

And you’re trying to argue a point without providing any data whatsoever. So you’re going off purely anecdotal evidence and your own observation. That’s not very scientific

The idea that you would simultaneously receive more snowfall but have a lower snowpack makes no sense. This is proven by the simple fact that a melting snowpack would mean more days above 32F, but that also mean more precipitation falling as rain. That’s not what is happening

Does temperature directly correlate to snowfall lol? Yes it has to be below 32F. No data needed

If the temperature is greater than 32 it rains and if it’s less than 32 it snows. So if it’s warm enough to melt the snow on the ground, any precipitation would fall as rain not snow. You would see more rain and less snow if their lower snowpack argument was true. The data that I provided as well as the link from u/headpen5724 shows increasing snowfall.

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I’m not defensive at all. I’m just responding to you. But actually I do have data to back up what I said. I linked to it.

Just think about this for a second. If it was actually warmer and melting snow faster you would also expect more rain events and thus less snowfall. That’s not what we see. For the record climate change is real, but many of the narratives are not. Many are purely anecdotal- a mirage.

The post was about snowfall. Also you’re not providing anything more than your own anecdote. Do you know of any data to back up what you’re claiming?

Contrary to popular belief, there has not been a statistically significant difference in the amount of snow received in Vermont in recent years. Here is the source. As you can see, some areas have received more snow, some areas less, and some are unchanged. People are suffering from a mirage created by the over saturation of climate change “predictions”. The narrative is simply not born out in the data. Towards the bottom of the link there is a summary of findings.

Let me paraphrase; “If everyone doesn’t agree with me they are vile, violent and racist. And if you think we can just agree to disagree and stand by idly then you are complicit”

Pretty sure if you had your way you would be the violent authoritarian my friend. You might feel better if you ate some humble pie, got out of your bubble and try to meet some people. You will find a lot of different perspectives but one important thing in common; we are all just humans doing the best we can. Compassion and love for each other, even in the face of hatred is the way.

I understand that many VT gun owners consider themselves left of center, maybe classically liberal like I do, but you have to be honest with yourselves how far to the left the mainstream ideas of leftist politicians have shifted. The legislative assault against the ability to defend ourselves are core motivations for democrats and progressives. Increasingly I feel as though the political middle ground is shifting to the left beneath my feet. Vote for principles not parties.

Definitely Philo Ridge in Charlotte

No it has not…google it and find me a fact check then. By the way, the whole philosophy is that you self identify so how exactly would anyone but that person prove otherwise?

Narratives are not always what they seem.

That’s a tangent from my original point but wanted to clear up the misinformation in your comment. Have you looked up Daryl Davis? There is your answer

Civil discourse is and has always been the only alternative to violence if you want to keep society together. So if you want to avoid that, then I suggest you humbly accept that some people will never agree with you on everything. Bad ideas should be met with a stronger argument and overtime attitudes change. You should look into a man named Daryl Davis, he is practically a modern day saint.

What should be done about conservatives with whom you disagree?

Too sensible and civil for tribalist Reddit I see. Kudos to those who want to find a way across the great divide

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