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A Solomonic Booze Ban Solution
Original post is only validated by the way the conversation became a discussion of the homeless. This is some of the best weather in the entire world, this climate will always be attractive to them. It's just a question of if they sleep on the sand or the pavement. I pay a premium rent to live within walking distance of the beach, and I believe it an absolute shame that I can't enjoy a beer in the afternoon sun or while watching a beautiful sunset. I believe the proposed idea is valid. What's the difference if somebody is "hammering" down drinks on one side of the beach or in the alley right by the beach? If they are out of control, arrest them for public intoxication, disorderly conduct or whatever is appropriate. Also, the alcohol permitted beach would centralize the activity, therefor making it easier for law enforcement to supervise. It's just the same as anything else, if people want to do something they will find a way to do it. That 10% that were the problem before the ban, are still a problem after the ban. The only people gaining anything on this ban are the bars located right at the beach. On a less serious note, I would love to see the results if you tried to run a petition to ban children from the beach. I know this is a ridiculous and impossible statement, but I know I would sign it. We all put up with things we don't like, for me it's your kids.— July 17, 2008 3:34 p.m.