Russ, At this point you are right have a drink and throw your hands up and shout WTF.
Prohibition didn't stop people from drinking and making alcohol, so I doubt that a endless dredge ban will stop us hardcore Cal dredgers.
Only difference between the two is in the numbers of folks interested and willing.
Proportionate wise, In this fight are we the pile of crap or the fly. At least the fly can go his own way, the pile of shet just sits there and stinks to high LL.