[KyWoman]

Originally Posted by redwitch

We know the rules -- no smoking except in designated areas; no coolers; no dogs in the squares themselves just the sidewalk areas, yet time and again people rail about whatever they don't happen to like and think should be prohibited. This list includes dogs and now snakes, smokers, drunks, heavily scented individuals, teens and young adults unless accompanied by Village resident grandparents, seat savers ... and I'd like to add line dancers to the list -- they take up too much of the dance floor. What else should be added to the list?

Folks, we all enjoy the entertainment at the squares. Just because you don't like something, doesn't mean it shouldn't be there or that you have the right to dictate what should or shouldn't be there.

Most dog owners are considerate of their friends and neighbors and keep them on a tight leash in the squares. While I would never bring a snake into a loud area filled with people, some would and, truth be known, the odds of the snake harming anyone is slim.

Nowadays, smokers understand the dangers of smoke (both first and second-hand) and do their best to smoke in designated areas only. Surely those who don't smoke can find a way to walk around those areas without being rude and obnoxious.

Line dancers are too much fun to watch to ban even if others can't find room to dance.

While I'm not a big fan of anyone drinking too much, it happens. So long as they aren't getting mean, let them enjoy themselves but do try to stop them from driving (cart or car) if you can.

Don't ban the seat savers, simply use the saved seats as needed.

Teens are allowed regardless of where they live or who is with them, so get over it. If they're doing something illegal or dangerous, call the police. If they're just being kids, sit back, watch and enjoy them. It can be fun to remember when you were young.

If you try to prevent everything you don't like, sooner or later someone is going to find something about you that they don't like and work on banning you. Why not just accept that all are allowed and should be welcomed and treated with respect?

While I have misgivings about pythons at the Squares, you have written a very sensible post.