Posted on 07/05/2013 7:31:15 AM PDT by IbJensen
The City of Lakewood Ohio will be celebrating July 4th with mandatory bag searches and a ban on all Fourth of July related fun including fireworks, drinks, grills, pets, sports, and just about everything else.
The anti-independence regulation is a real testament to the current state of our nation, which now stands for heavy bans on all forms of person freedom. But I would have never actually known about this insane ban if it werent for a Storyleak reader who sent me the amazing image above. And following my inquiry as to where the image came from, doubting that any city could be so draconian and downright wicked, I was amazed when the reader went and linked me to a page on The Lakewood Observer website which listed all of the same nonsense with official quotes from the city.
As you can see from the Special Park Rules To Be In Effect At Lakewood Park On July 4th article posted a week ago on The Lakewood Observer website, all of the same insane regulations are listed clearly as seen on the original sign. The website reads:
The following rules will be in effect at Lakewood Park on July 4, 2013:
1.All generators, propane and gas fueled grills are prohibited.
2.All tents and shelters are prohibited.
3.Police will be conducting searches of bags and coolers for reasons of public safety.
4.No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any time throughout the year.
5.No personal fireworks. This includes novelty fireworks like sparklers.
6.No dogs or pets of any kind will be permitted in the park on July 4th.
7.The skate park, tennis courts, basketball courts and Kids Cove playground will be closed at 7:00 p.m.
Are you as amazed as I was that this is actually real, and a city ordinance at that? I thought that maybe it was a private place and the owner was just bitter about people celebrating on the land, but this is actually a city declaration and sign. And for the ever-tiring purpose of security. Because so many people are killed each year from sparklers and grilling burgers. The insanity here reminds me of the individual I debated on video who called for a ban on all guns, knives, hammers, nails, and even glass.
We can even see on the website a quote from Lakewoods Mayor Mike Summers, which reads:
Safety is our first priority. These added security measures will help to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July.
Right, its all about keeping you safe from fireworks the celebration of the nations birth. Perhaps they should also usher in the TSA and their naked body scanners to help scan all the attendees and their children for any form of unauthorized food or drink as well.
Everyone needs to share this lunacy and demand that Mayor Mike Summers of Lakewood retract these ridiculous regulations for the citizens of this Ohio town, lest it spreads to nearby cities and across the nation. Also, remember that the Fourth Amendment protects you from such ridiculous bag searches by police. The key here is publicizing the absurdity of these draconian regulations to set a foundation for what we will not tolerate. This truly is a sick society of paranoia and fear.
They have to have those rules if they want to "celebrate". Where they're delusional is thinking they can keep Cleveland's challenges out. JMHO
Oh yeah, big time, but gays didn't do anything to get the fireworks canceled, it was the Cleveland 'hood rats beating people up.
Not really. I was born in Lakewood and spent many fun days in that park, either with my family for 4th of July celebrations, or just going to the park with my buddies to spend a fun day. Grills, small fireworks, the main celebration etc were all a part of that. The park is on a bluff overlooking Lake Erie, and they did the fireworks from the edge of the bluff out over the lake, with a fence between the spectators and the professional fireworks people. It was pretty safe, even though I recall they all went up at once one year, but to the best of my recollection, there were no injuries (I could be wrong about that.) My family and I stayed in one of those shelters one year when a storm came over the lake (a not uncommon situation), until the storm cleared out.
People should remember that a few years ago, the city government was involved in one of the early “eminent domain” games where the city wanted to take land for development in that area (taxes, anyone?)
It was so surprising that my wife, who is from Latin America, showed me the article (we had moved to FL), with the comment (I had taken her to the park, which she thought was great) : “What the h*ll is this?”
I can’t remember where I picked up this meme. Maybe from that comic strip. All I know is it is more relevant now then ever.
Wouldn’t have gone....
Banning liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Unfortunately, every one of those rules had to be implemented to stop the feral animals from ruling the park and preventing average families from having any chance whatsoever of enjoying a peaceful experience in the park.
None of those rules would impact a family using the park for a stroll or a picnic, except for the search rule. In fact, that particular rule is a tip off as to exactly how grim the situation must be in that area.
(1) This is a beautiful park on the shores of Lake Erie that "citizens" trash on special days.
(2) It is not far from low-class Amish neighborhoods.
It is clear why rules using this property is for the purpose of respecting its beauty, cleanliness, and accessibility for all, especially with little kids.
Been there.
Did they have fireworks last year?
Nitpicking, Steely.
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