this is my opinion and im sure i'm gonna get slammed for this. i don't mean to offend anyone, but here it goes... --CWood Man-- "Why should residents be the only ones responsible to finacially support the the lake?" because...you live on the lake. that comes at a cost. you house costs more to begin with simply because its lake front. thats true for candlewood or any other lake. thats why i and many other cant afford to live on a lake. but, thats why i can't look out my window 365 days a year and see a beautiful lake view and have water access any day i want without worrying about how packed the launch is. in my opinion, its simply "the cost of doing business" if you choose to live on a lake. this just sounds like another step to privitize lake giving only residents access which i'm sure most residents would love! besides, non residents support the businesses in the area. bait shops, gas stations, convenience stores and the like all get extra $$$ from the EVIL non-residents.