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When the Law Defies Common Sense: Why Selling Elk Meat Is Illegal in Oregon
Hey, it's Earnest Mann, and today I’m tackling one of the most mind-numbing, hypocritical, and insanely arbitrary laws I’ve come across right here in Oregon — the prohibition on selling elk meat, even if you lawfully hunted it on your own land. This isn’t just about hunting; this is about how blind obedience, conformity, and government overreach quietly chip away at our freedom and basic human decency.
Elk Meat, Starving Families, and the Hypocrisy of the LawImagine this: you legally hunt an elk on your property, and your family — maybe your own children — are hungry. They offer to buy some meat from you, but the state says no. That’s illegal. Why? Because it’s not taxable. That’s the core of it. If the government can’t get a cut, it suddenly becomes a crime. This law defies logic, morality, and the very notion of private property.
I explore how these ridiculous regulations are just one example of a broader problem: the arbitrary nature of law. Most people won’t challenge it. They shrug and go along with it, even when it means letting others suffer. And that’s where the danger lies — in conformity, passivity, and blind trust in those who make the rules.
Whether it’s what color you can paint your house or what you can do with meat from an animal on your land, the system thrives on control, not logic. I share an interaction that sparked this rant — a guy who refused to sell elk meat because it’s “against the law.” That moment, that blind obedience, is what inspired this episode.
These are hard times, and if someone is hungry, I'm feeding them. That’s how this country used to operate — neighbors helping neighbors, not tiptoeing around ridiculous laws written to benefit the state. If we're going to survive and thrive, we need less red tape and more compassion, common sense, and courage to question.
I would like to meet - both online and in person - individuals interested in discussing ideas on what really needs to be changed, to improve the quality of our lives.
So if you have a suggestion for an episode topic, or simply want to reach out to me for help, you can reach me via my website's contact page - https://theearnestmannshow.com/aboutcontact - and I will get back to you ASAP.
I'm not promising miracles, but my advice is often a hell of a lot better - and certainly cheaper - than a therapist!.
If you're interested in my new Incredible tote bag, which goes for a small donation for a very good cause - https://theearnestmannshow.com/earnest-stuff-vn9f-1qls - THANK YOU!
If you could throw a cup of coffee my way, that would ABSOLUTELY be appreciated! - https://ko-fi.com/earnestmann - THANK YOU!
You can also listen to any of my many previous episodes on my website at - https://theearnestmannshow.com/episodes
© 2020 - 26 The Earnest Mann Show
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By Earnest MannWhen the Law Defies Common Sense: Why Selling Elk Meat Is Illegal in Oregon
Hey, it's Earnest Mann, and today I’m tackling one of the most mind-numbing, hypocritical, and insanely arbitrary laws I’ve come across right here in Oregon — the prohibition on selling elk meat, even if you lawfully hunted it on your own land. This isn’t just about hunting; this is about how blind obedience, conformity, and government overreach quietly chip away at our freedom and basic human decency.
Elk Meat, Starving Families, and the Hypocrisy of the LawImagine this: you legally hunt an elk on your property, and your family — maybe your own children — are hungry. They offer to buy some meat from you, but the state says no. That’s illegal. Why? Because it’s not taxable. That’s the core of it. If the government can’t get a cut, it suddenly becomes a crime. This law defies logic, morality, and the very notion of private property.
I explore how these ridiculous regulations are just one example of a broader problem: the arbitrary nature of law. Most people won’t challenge it. They shrug and go along with it, even when it means letting others suffer. And that’s where the danger lies — in conformity, passivity, and blind trust in those who make the rules.
Whether it’s what color you can paint your house or what you can do with meat from an animal on your land, the system thrives on control, not logic. I share an interaction that sparked this rant — a guy who refused to sell elk meat because it’s “against the law.” That moment, that blind obedience, is what inspired this episode.
These are hard times, and if someone is hungry, I'm feeding them. That’s how this country used to operate — neighbors helping neighbors, not tiptoeing around ridiculous laws written to benefit the state. If we're going to survive and thrive, we need less red tape and more compassion, common sense, and courage to question.
I would like to meet - both online and in person - individuals interested in discussing ideas on what really needs to be changed, to improve the quality of our lives.
So if you have a suggestion for an episode topic, or simply want to reach out to me for help, you can reach me via my website's contact page - https://theearnestmannshow.com/aboutcontact - and I will get back to you ASAP.
I'm not promising miracles, but my advice is often a hell of a lot better - and certainly cheaper - than a therapist!.
If you're interested in my new Incredible tote bag, which goes for a small donation for a very good cause - https://theearnestmannshow.com/earnest-stuff-vn9f-1qls - THANK YOU!
If you could throw a cup of coffee my way, that would ABSOLUTELY be appreciated! - https://ko-fi.com/earnestmann - THANK YOU!
You can also listen to any of my many previous episodes on my website at - https://theearnestmannshow.com/episodes
© 2020 - 26 The Earnest Mann Show