In the course of my researching adult ordinances in various areas, I realized that I live in what has to be the most prurient community in the nation. You're probably thinking to yourself that I must be clueless as to the definition of the word, but you'd be incorrect on that. Sex and adult business receives so much attention in Orlando and Orange County, Florida that it necessitates the belief that these people have an inordinate interest in all that is sexual. That those that hold the power in the area – including in the tourism industry; a mainstay here – want to wipe-out anything adult related. Of course that hasn't really worked for them, especially not in my case, and has actually had the opposite effect. I still enjoy playing with that fire.
You're probably thinking, gee Vicky, I'm not so sure that turning it into blog fodder is a great idea, so I'll make a few disclaimers before I really get started here. Today is only the beginning and it is disclaimer day.
The Demings, Jerry and Val, are excluded herein. I don't blame them, and though I personally reside in Brevard County, I encouraged everyone that I know in Orange County, and I know plenty of people, to vote for Jerry Demings for sheriff. Trust me folks, anyone is an improvement on former sheriff Kevin Beary – thank God we're rid of that good ole boy – but it wasn't just that. At first I backed John Tegg because a cop that I know (deputy nameless) raved about how wonderful he is, but then I discovered that Tegg was on MBI in past and that’s when I hit the brakes with that recommendation. I really know little about Jerry and haven't seen him do anything offensive, so he already has the advantage over most around here. And I like Val – she is educated, intelligent, straight-forward, pretty – and she's frequently attacked by the good ole boy regime that no one can seem to get rid of here. So this is not directed at either of the Demings.
It's really not directed at Buddy Dyer either, except that he's sounded like a talking piece for his wealthy and powerful pals lately. Buddy, you really ought to know better. This is a new era, an era ruled by the people, and you're choosing the wrong buds no matter how much money they've got. Don't forget your past.
It's not directed at the New MBI either. I like Phil Williams and know that he didn't tolerate misconduct from his deputies when he was sheriff in Brevard County.
It's also not directed at Assistant City Attorney Kyle Sheppard. At least he recognizes that litigation does cost money, and when you're wrong you stand to lose. Not every adult business owner is going to run and hide.
I also omit each City of Orlando commissioner from this soon to be critical denunciation. I think that some of you were wearing blinders when the MBI managed to get you to pass the new adult ordinance in 2002. I don't think that you knew what you were backing when you listened to the MBI rhetoric. Perhaps you had this understandable belief that cops don't lie and all cops are good cops, but I think that at least one of you has learned from this and now sees the picture for what it is. I may be giving you too much credit, but we shall find out.
By now you're probably wondering who I do include, and since this is a progression, you will have to wait until tomorrow to find out.
Next: When Adult Ordinances Infringe (Part 2)
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