Originally Posted by
bradpaul
Yes, I agree dependent on the individual circumstances you could fly safely ignoring AMA rules. In rural unpopulated areas especially. However the incidents that make news are usually the result of inappropriate flying over people and buildings which just give john q public a reason to complain to the bureaucrats and have our freedoms restricted.
What freedoms?
You certainly can't mean the freedom to endanger people or property? I suppose you don't mean the freedom to ruin someones enjoyment of a national park? Or far that matter damaging park property or endangering the flora and fauna?
Perhaps you have forgotten that rural unpoulated areas where you have permission to fly would meet the AMA safety guidelines and the FAA's interpretation of section 336.