hello, I would like to learn how to hack a bit

[David Honig]

At 10:39 AM 4/16/01 -0800, Daniel J. Boone wrote:
>
>Hack away -- it's that simple!
>
>Disclaimer:  In many states, if you hack at decorative trees or shrubs
that do
>not belong to you, you may be liable for a sum in damages equal to thrice the
>actual value of the vegetation destroyed.
>
>-- Daniel

In the US, if you hack certain plants that grow on your property, numerous
federal agencies will be very very angry.  Destruction of 
wetlands, destruction of endangered species, etc.  Jailtime possible.

Careful with that axe, Eugene.