152047,

No, you are not alone; gingernuts most likely shares some of your views.

Selfish = person who is concerned with their own interests, needs, and wishes while ignoring those of others. The law may be on their side, but morally the community has spoken. And we called shame on them because they are selfish. That is not vindictive or hysterical, but a reasoned response.

BTW my neighbour is clearly in breach of his covenant as he has erected a shed in the garden. It bothers me so much that I ask you to fund my legal case and force him to bring it down, so that my view of a lovely tree is restored. The law would be on my side. Do you see how petty and outdated covenants can be!