>It's possible the myth persists because it's NOT a myth
>in Oregon, indeed it's the basis for the public ownership
>ruling by our Supreme Court back in the 60s. I believe
>Governor Oswald West was responsible for declaring state
>right of way to beaches back in the 20? teens? and while
>McCall or the legislature at his prodding formalized
>this with the beach bill defining the state's right to
>land up to the mean high tide mark

Recognizing the ignorance of the majority of tourists to
beautiful Oregon beaches, *and headlands*, Oregon has
chosen to retain escape routes for those who meander
around on the low tide and then proceed to get stranded
as the tide comes in ..... those are *walking* persons rights
on the beaches - - -

which are then abused by the highway-tank, 4X, YEEEA-
HAaawww thundering herds - and sometimes 2X's -
whether cycle or vehicle - who proceed to "show their stuff"
which *real* animals and a few humans would prefer
not to see, hear or smell ..... You may now flame me but
kindly take it off the list ??

Toni
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