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9. Yes - aren't construction permits supposed to be onsite and VISIBLE?

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 11:20 AM

Apr 2013

If there was a permit it would seem the reporter and officials would have had plenty of time to note their existence. It's likely they already know, but, out of respect for the family's grief, they would for now (understandably) with-hold that part of the story.

If there is no permit one could surmise that it wasn't obtained because of the RW's exaggerated mistrust of government, as well.

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Please read report of 2 kids dead in NC at dad's construction site and tell me what you think [View all] blm Apr 2013 OP

really could have been anything Marrah_G Apr 2013 #1

24 feet deep for a pool sounds unlikely. blm Apr 2013 #3

I guess my point is that we just don't know what it is Marrah_G Apr 2013 #5

Of course, you're right we don't know, but, this doomsday prep stuff has wide appeal blm Apr 2013 #12

A pool 24 feet deep? Kinda doubt it. marions ghost Apr 2013 #6

Take a look: Mira Apr 2013 #63

The story gives me pause as well. eom. Raine1967 Apr 2013 #65

24 feet is too deep for a basement, bunker, pool, or septic tank. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #2

Agree marions ghost Apr 2013 #8

Update: No permits filed. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #25

That doesn't surprise me marions ghost Apr 2013 #31

Sheesh - apparently someone being so anti-government he won't file construction permits blm Apr 2013 #36

No problem with it as marions ghost Apr 2013 #46

If you get permits, then the government would know where to come and get you... NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #45

I've read this kind of stuff on survivalist blogs. Supposed to have a concealed entrance and no one freshwest Apr 2013 #55

Cable TV has tons of shows about this these past three years or so. I don't get it. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Apr 2013 #57

That's a fact, freshwest! NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #67

EXACTLY RIGHT! And this is what makes it especially relevant to this forum. blm Apr 2013 #60

My first thought was "Anything that big should involve construction permits" JVS Apr 2013 #4

not just construction permits waddirum Apr 2013 #7

Yes - aren't construction permits supposed to be onsite and VISIBLE? blm Apr 2013 #9

Depends on the state, county and city. Most don't require that. (nt) jeff47 Apr 2013 #37

Too deep for a basement or foundation for a house. appleannie1 Apr 2013 #10

Creepy. HappyMe Apr 2013 #11

Before excavating, he would have filed a Building permit Sheepshank Apr 2013 #13

I dunno what he was building, but don't let kids MineralMan Apr 2013 #14

I think it's pretty effing stupid to blame the GOP. Dreamer Tatum Apr 2013 #15

Well, gee, DT, why not when they've spent the last 3 decades promoting anti-government blm Apr 2013 #16

So...a guy digs a hole, kids die, and it's the GOP's fault? Dreamer Tatum Apr 2013 #17

I said it sounds to ME that father was building a 'doomsday' shelter. blm Apr 2013 #18

Any hole dug is now dug by a doomsday prepper? Dreamer Tatum Apr 2013 #19

It was just speculation. Don't get your undies all wadded up. Lex Apr 2013 #20

24 feet holes being dug by an individual are commonplace in your world, DT? blm Apr 2013 #21

I guess I usually look for more convincing evidence than you do. Dreamer Tatum Apr 2013 #23

Neither do I. You just need to claim otherwise to pretend your reply was valid. blm Apr 2013 #27

Actually the neighbor started the speculation on this. yellowcanine Apr 2013 #30

Thank you. I know my spidey sense reacted instantly before I even finished the article blm Apr 2013 #39

Lot's of non-GOP supporters are preppers these days NickB79 Apr 2013 #43

and it could also be a pot farm...I know....and THAT is why I asked blm Apr 2013 #54

Well, their anti-government propaganda means the guy probably didn't get a permit jeff47 Apr 2013 #40

Thanks...hard to imagine some people can't see such an obvious connection blm Apr 2013 #51

and....accidents happen. spanone Apr 2013 #22

It doesn't matter what it was for. It's totally irrelevant what he was building. duh. cali Apr 2013 #24

No sh!t, cali - But it was a 24 ft hole being dug by an individual for a personal construction blm Apr 2013 #26

Of COURSE it matters. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2013 #64

Based on neighbor I am guessing prepper building a survival bunker. yellowcanine Apr 2013 #28

And THIS is why my I posted. It's relevant to everything we discuss here at DU. blm Apr 2013 #32

No permits, allowing kids to play in a dangerous excavation, etc. is consistent with yellowcanine Apr 2013 #35

Exactly right...and targeting someone for showing basic comprehension of a blm Apr 2013 #48

Doesn't matter he was digging. Why were the kids playing in the hole? hobbit709 Apr 2013 #29

He wouldn't have BEEN digging a 24 ft hole alone if he wasn't paranoid blm Apr 2013 #34

Not as far as the kids go. hobbit709 Apr 2013 #38

Of course it's awful about the kids, but, they'd be alive today if blm Apr 2013 #49

You don't know what he was paranoid about NickB79 Apr 2013 #44

Given the political environment I had every right to make the statements I made because blm Apr 2013 #47

You can't dig huge dangerous holes for any purpose marions ghost Apr 2013 #42

Now THAT is an appropriate reply to the original post's speculation. blm Apr 2013 #53

exactly. This was a tragic accident. Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #70

A cubic yard of soil will weigh more than 2,000 lbs. bluedigger Apr 2013 #33

I knew nothing about building treestar Apr 2013 #41

Perhaps a typo? 20 x 14 maybe SoCalDem Apr 2013 #50

that's pretty damn deep onethatcares Apr 2013 #52

Arwood told her that her ....it was going to be a bunker SpartanDem Apr 2013 #58

Sadly, this exact same scenario is playing out all over the country thanks to blm Apr 2013 #59

Was he building an underground nursery for his 'plants'? malaise Apr 2013 #61

I think such speculation is pointless and childish and makes DU look BAD. CBGLuthier Apr 2013 #62

. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2013 #66

LOL. The "speculator" was probably correct. Lex Apr 2013 #68

My instincts and comprehension skills trump your assumption of bigotry. blm Apr 2013 #69