Many Maryland towns string Christmas lights from powerlines, but the town of Lonaconing made the mistake of asking for permission, rather than forgiveness, and Alleghany Power, afraid of the legal risks of an accident if it approved the display, was forced to forbid it. Protesting citizens have erected an inflatable Grinch protesting against Verizon and the power company, but their efforts would be better directed at the litigation culture that forced these company’s decision. (JoAnna Daemmrich, “Grinch pulls plug on a cherished ritual”, Chicago Tribune, Dec. 22).
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