Lame. I'll have you know that Jiggles is bringing extra money into my favorite bar, Dante's. The ladies often stop by before their late afternoon shift and grab lunch. Way to help out the local economy, prudes.
The sight of children offends me. Not only should they be kept behind closed doors, but they should be prohibited from congregating anywhere within 800 feet of an adult establishment. Because god forbid, a stripper might be exposed to one of them and end up psychologically damaged as a result.
@7 Often the best way to change laws is by challenging their validity in court, which is exactly what this guy has been doing. Perhaps Mr. Davis was expecting this and intends to continue litigation as this post suggests.
On the other hand, it seems like a "simple" relocation would faster and possibly cheaper.
I doubt Jiggles has "40 employees." The dancers are contractors who likely pay for stage time and shifts. Likely they will be able to do the same thing at the other multitude of strip joints around. I think this whole situation is pretty stupid, but hey, Jiggles put up a good fight and lost. Not a huge loss to the community or property rights as far as I'm concerned.
@11 What?
mul·ti·tude (mlt-td, -tyd)
n.
1. The condition or quality of being numerous.
2. A very great number.
3. The masses; the populace: the concerns of the multitude.
Mr.X@17 (and in passing bigyaz@7): the article asserts that Jiggles opened before the restrictions were put in place. Do you have evidence to the contrary?
This dumbass opened a strip club directly across the street from an elementary school knowing full well what the city law prohibits such a businessto operate in such close proximity. I have no sympathy for someone that stupid.
@12 It is my belief that there is a great number of "gentleman's clubs" in the Seattle area. Displaced contract workers will likely be able to enter into a similar agreement with one of these establishments. Hope that clears up any confusion.
Sure.
PS...I meant the "degenerate" thing in the best possible way.
@7 for the obvious win.
On the other hand, it seems like a "simple" relocation would faster and possibly cheaper.
mul·ti·tude (mlt-td, -tyd)
n.
1. The condition or quality of being numerous.
2. A very great number.
3. The masses; the populace: the concerns of the multitude.
Comedy club or strip club, I really don't see why it matters. No kids are allowed in either one, presumably.