SWIMMING IN THE GUVMINT POOL

Kanab is the focus of another debate over city rules. A few years back it was gayism (our term) and people came forward to take a stand - both ways.

This new issue is about skimpy-little-teeny-weeny-yellow-polka-dot bikinis. First, the city council said "You can't dress like that at the municipal pool." Then the bare skin crowd got organized and gave the council members a dressing down. The rules were amended and now less is more. The city doesn't have much to show for it.

The debate is about swim suits, but it ought to be about the pools themselves.

Why do city governments build and maintain swimming holes? What has that to do with preserving the liberties or protecting the lives of the citizens? Golf courses, recreational facilities, art museums, and municipal pools would be private industries (taxable) if the governments had not inserted themselves as virtual monopolies.

If municipal pools are to be, then let's get city socialism into bowling lanes, yoga studios, book stores, and fast food.

Governments and religions should not compete with their members.

It's all so simple.

Thoughts While Meditating

Supreme Court rules in favor of our owning guns. Guns were called "equalizers" back in the forties. (I was there.) The glorious and noble equalizers give a fair chance to an aging grandmother in a dark parking lot no matter how fierce the hood is.

The American colonists owned equalizers before the War for Independence. If King George had imposed gun control, there would have been no Lexington and Concord.

Three cheers for the equalizers.

Meetings & Events

Support group for Divorced Folks Who Admit They Were The Problem. Every Saturday night from 8 pm until whenever. Dixie Bar and Grille, the small table over by the air conditioner.

Unplanned Parenthood will have a picnic in Worthen park, Saturday noon. Speakers will address the issues of emotional impacts - surprise, panic and euphoria. Call 688-0245 if you need a baby sitter.

Help Wanted

Poop Abatement Engineer is needed for our city parks (where the dog is king.) Job description: "Undo what the dogs do so that little kids can play soccer and softball without slip sliding away." Must be fast worker - only an hour between dog time and game time. No complainers need apply, please see your negligent mayor for an application.

Overheard At Only The Lonely

"I'm holding my money. Waiting. When the stock market hits its low, I'll jump in and ride it to the top."

"Everytime President Bush shows his face at some disaster, he rolls up his sleeves. The symbolism brings tears to my eyes."