One truism about politics is taxpayers usually have much more common sense then appointed government workers who normally just feed off of the taxpayers backs.
Last year a California parks department director got a bee in her bonnet because San Onofre nude beach was very popular (it had been used as a nude beach for over 30 years) and she wanted it to be shut down. She said thee was high crime there. It was determined that there were 150 documented complaints in a 10 year period or one every 24 days. Plus, the crimes were mainly in the parking lot and not by nudists. Too bad they didn't compare the crime statistics to textile beaches. I bet textile beaches have more complaints filed.
The Orange County register newspaper on 5/30/08 had a poll:
What do you think of the nude beach? Here was the result:
The state should shut it down 287 votes
I'll be heading down to take my clothes off 2854 votes
Doesn't bother me, but I wouldn't do it 535 votes
I've nude sunbathed in Europe, but would hesitate in the U.S. 91 votes
Total Votes: 3767
Only 7.6% of people taking the poll wanted the beach shut down. Click here to see original poll
However, the California state parks department went ahead and wasted $42,000 of taxpayers money getting the San Onofre nude beach shut down. they completely ignored the wishes and desires of the citizens as seen in that poll.
So the Orange Country Register this Nov 25th, 2009 conducted another poll asking readers was it worth wasting (oops they said spending) $42,000 on this fight to shut down the beach. Do you know what? Taxpayers again show common sense. 97% said NO!
Here's the poll results as of when I write this. This poll is still open and people can still vote.
"State spends over $40,000 to fight nudists
Was it worth spending $42,000 on this fight against public nudity?
Yes. I feel the money was well spent. 2 %
No. The state is already cash-strapped. 97 %
Not sure. 1 %
Total Votes: 449"
To see and vote on the poll click here
Too bad our government seems to NEVER listen to the citizens with common sense. They always seem to listen just to extremists. And too bad we can't vot out of office political hacks and appointees.
Tom Mulhall
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Sunny Palm Springs, CA
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
The Conservative Orange County Register newspaper says leave nude sunbathers alone
The Orange County Register is a very conservative newspaper. They had an editorial basically telling government to leave nude sunbathers and people who moon passing trains alone. It is very telling that a conservative newspaper that is usually so law and order has to step in and say, government officials, back off.
Here is the story:
"Leave mooners and nudists alone
O.C. governments clamp down on the fun.
An Orange County Register editorial
Southern California still has the international reputation as being a fun-in-the-sun place. The reality has been whittled away by government officials and police agencies that have been cracking down on life's innocent pleasures. The stories abound. Beaches now are mostly smoke-free zones. Don't you dare try to enjoy some wine at the beach on a quiet evening! Cities have tried to get rid of beach fire rings. We heard one story about police staking out a local park July Fourth and ticketing people watching fireworks, given that parks are supposed to be closed after dark.
A couple of recent brouhahas – involving nude beach-goers and people who moon trains – should be viewed in this perspective.
...we have an even harder time understanding why the authorities have such a desire to put a damper on innocent fun. These days, officials fit H.L. Mencken's definition of a Puritan: someone with the haunting fear that somewhere, someone is happy.
Naturists had long enjoyed nude sunbathing at Trail 6 at San Onofre State Beach. They mostly keep to themselves. But state officials, citing complaints from the public, have started to fine them and will begin a full-on crackdown on Labor Day.
..."It's getting to be that you can't have fun anymore," one mooner told the Register. We agree. Yes, rules are needed to restrict destructive behavior. Yes, the government has the right to patrol its own property. Yes, these are relatively minor things in the course of existence. Still, public parks are meant to be enjoyed by the public. The government has simply moved too far in the direction of rule-making and control."
For the full story click here
I think this article hit the nail on the head. So many people are so unhappy with their lives. Especially government officials. The only thing that makes them happy is trying to control others happiness. If someone is having fun, it makes them miserable,so their attitude is lets make the citizens miserable too.
Very sad that government no longer seems to work for us citizens.
Now if you want to have fun where it is 100% legal, then come visit our clothing optional resort The Terra Cotta Inn located in sunny Palm Springs, California.
We are the most mainstream nudist resort in America and perfect for couples trying nude sunbathing for the first time.
Give us a call at 800-786-6938.
Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com
We hope to see you in sunny Palm Springs!
Here is the story:
"Leave mooners and nudists alone
O.C. governments clamp down on the fun.
An Orange County Register editorial
Southern California still has the international reputation as being a fun-in-the-sun place. The reality has been whittled away by government officials and police agencies that have been cracking down on life's innocent pleasures. The stories abound. Beaches now are mostly smoke-free zones. Don't you dare try to enjoy some wine at the beach on a quiet evening! Cities have tried to get rid of beach fire rings. We heard one story about police staking out a local park July Fourth and ticketing people watching fireworks, given that parks are supposed to be closed after dark.
A couple of recent brouhahas – involving nude beach-goers and people who moon trains – should be viewed in this perspective.
...we have an even harder time understanding why the authorities have such a desire to put a damper on innocent fun. These days, officials fit H.L. Mencken's definition of a Puritan: someone with the haunting fear that somewhere, someone is happy.
Naturists had long enjoyed nude sunbathing at Trail 6 at San Onofre State Beach. They mostly keep to themselves. But state officials, citing complaints from the public, have started to fine them and will begin a full-on crackdown on Labor Day.
..."It's getting to be that you can't have fun anymore," one mooner told the Register. We agree. Yes, rules are needed to restrict destructive behavior. Yes, the government has the right to patrol its own property. Yes, these are relatively minor things in the course of existence. Still, public parks are meant to be enjoyed by the public. The government has simply moved too far in the direction of rule-making and control."
For the full story click here
I think this article hit the nail on the head. So many people are so unhappy with their lives. Especially government officials. The only thing that makes them happy is trying to control others happiness. If someone is having fun, it makes them miserable,so their attitude is lets make the citizens miserable too.
Very sad that government no longer seems to work for us citizens.
Now if you want to have fun where it is 100% legal, then come visit our clothing optional resort The Terra Cotta Inn located in sunny Palm Springs, California.
We are the most mainstream nudist resort in America and perfect for couples trying nude sunbathing for the first time.
Give us a call at 800-786-6938.
Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com
We hope to see you in sunny Palm Springs!
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