Monday, July 21, 2025

Would Average American Get By With Wading In Rock Creek?

A photo is circulating of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. wading in Rock Creek in Washington, DC.

This recreational moment was deemed newsworthy because this otherwise picturesque body of water is noted for its fecal and bacterial contamination.

As such, the National Park Service forbids physical contact with these waters.

The regulation raises a number of questions.

On the TV series “Northwoods Law”, game wardens are depicted trolling social media for photos of incidents depicting violations of assorted laws in relation to natural resources.

Such images are apparently sufficient evidentiary witness to at least get a fine levied against the alleged perpetrator.

Such statutes are as much about revenue generation as anything else.

It seems one can be fined for dipping in the waters of Rock Creek Park.

The punishment is for one’s own good of course.

As such, why shouldn’t Robert Kennedy be subjected to such an assessment when a similar snapshot of any other family enjoying nature in the same manner could be used to penalize them financially

By Frederick Meekins

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