[wmfights]

Swingers clubs are an aberration rather than a rule, but I would not use zoning ordinances to keep them out. The abuse of zoning laws is the focus of this article.

I agree. The arrogance of govt to think it can insert itself into law abiding citizens lives and their use of private property is the problem.

What I’m really opposing is the sex that goes on behind those doors.

It's a great example of how the camel's nose gets in the tent. Govt will use an extreme that the vast majority will agree is offensive and once the right of govt to be involved is established the argument becomes the scope of the authority.

I’m wondering why selling porn can be against community standards but practicing porn is not.

Probably because the selling of it involves commerce. In the hypothetical we are discussing it's not open to the public and is not being sold to the public.

[xzins]

I reject zoning ordinances being used to manipulate the exericise of others’ freedoms under the Constitution.

[Forest Keeper]

Xzins: Swingers clubs are an aberration rather than a rule, but I would not use zoning ordinances to keep them out. The abuse of zoning laws is the focus of this article.

Wm: I agree. The arrogance of govt to think it can insert itself into law abiding citizens lives and their use of private property is the problem.

I just found an Illinois law saying "It is unlawful for a child sex offender to reside within 500 feet of a school, playground, or any facility providing programs or services exclusively directed toward people under age 18, unless they owned the property prior to July 7, 2000." This conserns sex offenders who have paid their debt and are now presumed to be law abiding citizens. If this law had been on the ballot, would you have voted for it? I would have. :)