Police Shakedown on Beach Patty Man and Jerk Pork Man

[Bnewb]

Its the honest people paying the price for a law that also seeks control for the Government on the beach when the sale of ganga has been figured out. Just saying there is always a bigger picture. A vendor is a vendor. These honest vendors are as much part of the beach as the sun and sand. 2 cents...........

Lac...I'm not understanding what you're saying in the first sentence.

[lacdeloo]

Just saying control or even regulations have to start some where, and even though these vendors fall into the same category as Higglers, why do we paint them all with the same paint brush when their service is wanted, invited and needed. If these gentlemen are grouped with the offending higglers it just doesn't seem right. Time will tell what will unfold, but till then everyone loses, them { loss of wages } us part of the beach that we have grown to love an expect. The comment of government control just refers to the fact that when and if legalization occurs, the powers that be will want to make sure that they are in control and getting their share, but they do seem to let some fall through the cracks. now Im up to 4 cents Maybe Im so lazy I just love when food comes to me............... also you could determine the time of the day by these guys without having a wrist watch. peace !

[Rob]

Just saying control or even regulations have to start some where, and even though these vendors fall into the same category as Higglers, why do we paint them all with the same paint brush when their service is wanted, invited and needed. If these gentlemen are grouped with the offending higglers it just doesn't seem right. Time will tell what will unfold, but till then everyone loses, them { loss of wages } us part of the beach that we have grown to love an expect. The comment of government control just refers to the fact that when and if legalization occurs, the powers that be will want to make sure that they are in control and getting their share, but they do seem to let some fall through the cracks. now Im up to 4 cents Maybe Im so lazy I just love when food comes to me............... also you could determine the time of the day by these guys without having a wrist watch. peace !

I suppose the same argument could be used for the prostitutes and the horseback riding on the main beach which are not only illegal but can be harmful. There are many who may say they are wanted, invited and needed. Heck, everyday on the beach I see visitors on the horses so obviously they are wanted. And prostitution isn't called the world's oldest profession for nothing. But where would you draw the line?

If you allow food vendors like Norman and Dean to sell without licenses or inspections, what about the other higglers who are not as responsible as Norman and Dean and may be selling food items that make people sick? Common sense dictates that there needs to be some form of regulation on the vending of food items. Although I still think those HOT warning labels on HOT coffee does go a bit far... (grin)

This can be a complex issue.

[lacdeloo]

I suppose the same argument could be used for the prostitutes and the horseback riding on the main beach which are not only illegal but can be harmful. There are many who may say they are wanted, invited and needed. Heck, everyday on the beach I see visitors on the horses so obviously they are wanted. And prostitution isn't called the world's oldest profession for nothing. But where would you draw the line?

If you allow food vendors like Norman and Dean to sell without licenses or inspections, what about the other higglers who are not as responsible as Norman and Dean and may be selling food items that make people sick? Common sense dictates that there needs to be some form of regulation on the vending of food items. Although I still think those HOT warning labels on HOT coffee does go a bit far... (grin)

This can be a complex issue.

I agree, maybe I dont like change...............must be getting old, nice convo .......take care