She was to face a jury trial and ultimately jail time. But like cockroaches scattering when the lights go on, the bureauweenies scattered when the news went national: Oak Park Drops Charges Against Julie Bass and Her Vegetable Garden
No possible jail time for Julie Bass after planting a front yard vegetable garden. The City of Oak Park has dropped the misdemeanor charges against her.Bass called the City's bluff. They blinked. This time. But they sent her another ticket for having unregistered dogs. When you get on the ruling classes bad side, they will come after you for anything they can no matter how petty. When is a bureauweenie with a measuring stick going to come around and measure the height of her grass? Property rights are all but dead. Regulations are written up and are so numerous and so vague that anyone can torture you to death with selective enforcement of any number of them. A video that went with the story:
Bass was facing a possible 93-days in jail for planting and not removing her front yard vegetable garden after she received a ticket for a misdemeanor violation. (see Alexis Wiley original video report)
Bass's story has become an internet sensation with thousands of people across the country chiming in support for what many perceive as a violation of personal freedom.
A petition drive, Facebook page and blog worked in tandem to gain notoriety and perhaps force the city to change its mind about the ticket.
Bass's case was headed to court before today's announcement that the charges were dropped.
