Seeing Double - Deep Creek

Mojavegreen and LaughingBear talk out of both sides of their mouth when it comes to Chief Law Enforcement Ranger Barry Nelson's activities in the Juniper Flats area. It all depends on what side of the fence they are on at the time. When it comes to Mike Castro conducting volunteer law enforcement (illegally) in the Deep Creek area on behalf of Chief Law Enforcement Ranger Barry Nelson, Mike Castro is to be commended. After all, the government agencies do not have the resources to provide law enforcement in the area.

Never mind the fact that it is illegal for an ordinary citizen to conduct volunteer law enforcement activities on behalf of a government agency. Never mind the fact that Mike Castro uses threats of violence and violence in his volunteer law enforcement activities. Never mind that Mike Castro is committing crimes. Whatever it takes to rid Deep Creek of the scofflaw campers and their ilk

Let's forget about the huge moto-cross race held by Mike Castro in 1994. They overlook the fact that Mike Castro is a dirt bike enthusiast and skilled rider who rides his bike down to the hotsprings on a regular basis and cross country. Never mind that Mike Castro held about 15 commercial rave parties in the 1990's. Never mind that Mike Castro has a very close relationship with Ranger Barry Nelson. When it comes to Mike Castro they overlook what Mike Castro may be doing for this same Chief Law Enforcement Ranger with regard to Deep Creek. Never mind that the BLM cite the violent conflicts involving Mike Castro and the public as reasons for their new management plans.

Never mind that the BLM created the scene for conflict between Mike Castro and the public over access on Moss Mill Road. Never mind that LaughingBear now mentions that Ranger Barry Nelson is creating the scene for conflict between the residents and the off road motorcyclists.

>>Author: LaughingBear Date: 11-12-03 06:28
>>These scoflaw campers are responsible for many campfires down in the
>>canyon. Thanks to Mike Castro for running this dude out. The report I got
>>was he was a weirdo.

>>Author: LaughingBear Date: 11-27-03 11:18

>>We can expect no help with law enforcement as resources are stressed to
>>the limit due to lack of funding.

>>Author: mojavegreen Date: 11-10-03 23:10
>>And thank you for recognizing the threat that these scofflaws pose to our
>>continuing privilege to visit these healing waters. Their extended stays
>>pollute the creek and add to the fire danger. What they pack in, you will
>>have to pack out. This is not an isolated incident and other's stays have
>>been much longer. The rangers aren't staffed to deal with this sort of
>>problem as the culprits are skilled in being evasive.

>>Author: mojavegreen Date:11-23-03 14:07
>>Thank you, Wizard, for pointing out Nelson's obvious bias in supporting
>>Castro's in hard line on enforcement of Forest Service and BLM rules
>>while advising us to back off on his OHV buddies.

>>Just for the record, I also support Mike Casto's hard line against those
>>who would do damage to the Springs. I consider his work to be a public
>>service for which he receives no payment and little acknowledgement.

>>Author: LaughingBear Date: 11-24-03 00:29
>>The rules are for everyone to follow and special treatment to select
>>individuals is unacceptable.

>>Author: mojavegreen Date: 11-29-03 12:43
>>Some people think the desert should provide a haven for scofflaws.

And yet both Mojavegreen and LaughingBear see no violation of rules or identify any scofflaws with regard to Mike Castro's illegal activities done on behalf of Chief Law Enforcement Ranger Barry Nelson. There is no special treatment there, no scofflaws either. The rules are for everyone? Isn't that interesting?