I guess it is that time again...

I know that my posts have been few and far between lately, but I really have to be in the mood to write. And boy am I in the mood today!

On November 7 there was a news story in the Telegraph journal about a proposed strip club which will be located on the Miramichi city limits. Apparently the "city", or "bunch of sh*%ty a$$ towns strung together by a moron politician who hails from one of said towns" as I like to call it, is up in arms about the proposal.

When I heard about this "controversy", I had to laugh. I grew up in Chatham (the same sh*%ty a$$ town as the moron politician came from) and having lived there for many years of my life, I think I have a pretty good grasp of life on the "mystical, magical, Miramichi".

So here we go... I just have to discuss why I HATE the people opposing the Miramichi strip club!!!

The first thing I have to ask is... What the hell is wrong with a strip club?

One resident stated

"I wouldn't want men going there eyeballing any family member of mine."

OK, I have to admit that this is a valid concern. I've seen the big-haired, jeans painted on, camel toed women on the Miramichi and I for one would not want to eyeball them either! I think I can, however, reassure this resident that the owner of the club will in all likelyhood bring in talent from outside the city. I am sure that there are some lovely non-residents currently attending NBCC, who would dance to pay for college (isn't that what all good strippers are trying to do?).

So now that I have put one resident's fear to rest, I have to wonder why people are so afraid of strippers? Do they think that a motley gang of roughian strippers is going to converge on the city and force all of the good, church-going gentlemen to become sex-craved, drug using junkies with their hypnotic nipple tassles? This is simply not a justified fear. I would be far more concerned about the bars in Miramichi (Choo-Choos - formerly the Whooper, for instance) where there are, or at least were when I lived there, regular fights and stabbings. Many of these places have little to no security and if patrons are drinking and getting out of hand, nothing is done until it is too late. Most strip clubs have more than ample security, so the girls can be protected.

Another resident was quoted as saying

"I don't think God wants women to strip off their clothes and I don't think it's right for men to go there"

Here we go again! Another bible beater who thinks he knows what God wants. Weren't Adam and Eve naked in Eden before the Devil intervened and convinced them to eat the forbidden fruit? COrrect me if I am wrong, but wasn't it after the sin that Adam and Eve began wearing clothing? Maybe the strippers are doing what God wants by promoting the beauty of the human body rather than being ashamed of it! Ok, so maybe I am going a bit far, but who the f%^k is this guy to preach about what God wants!?!

"There's concern about unacceptable activity and whether there would be more demand on the police in the city."

So, there is a concern that the police are actually going to have to do their jobs!?! They don't seem to concerned about the liquor and drugs being consumed by minors on a nightly basis in Ben's parking lot (if you're from the Miramichi, you know what I am talking about). How about the craziness that happens at the field parties? Everyone knows about them, but very little is done to stop the illegal activities. But I guess this guy is right. Finding a place to put the loonies in the g-string can be very demanding for those overworked police officers!

Apparently local clergy have been going out to the site to pray. Now that is just hillarious! They're probably going to the site to see if it is open! Maybe they can catch a glimpse! I just love it when church groups try to push their "morals" on others. Does the bible really actually say anything about strip clubs? Is there a commandment that states...

THOU SHALT NOT LOOKETH AT STRIPPERS WHILE THOU DRINKETH THY MEAD

The point is, if you don't want to go to the club, then don't go.