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NJ Man Cuts Down Neighbors' Trees and Fined $2 million
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This story, more than anything, is about perceived privilege and what it can do to one's critical thinking skills. A man who wanted a pristine view of the NYC skyline decided that the possible fines incurred by illegally trespassing and cutting down neighbors' trees would be less than (in money and effort) going through the appropriate channels. The $32k he thought he would have to pay instead ballooned into about $2 million. Listen in to hear why.
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