Guess the SOPODOG group has issues also. See the “steady voter turnout” story. Why hassle voters for a different viewpoint ?

Excellent suggestion !!! Then in the winter they would have their open beach with no snow. Not many use this area now so crowding isn’t an issue…

Why not move the social coffee talk SoPoDog group to Bug Light Park?  Seems like the perfect location, wide open space, off leash allowed, water to swim in, room to romp…
http://www.sopodog.com/Bug_Light_Park.html

Observationsontheobserver….....thank you for not quibbling, my mistake, “nationality” would have been a far better word to use in the circumstances. Thank you for discreetly pointing out my error !
Anthony Young

Not once have I ever said anybody was incompetent.  Those are your words not mine.  You should go read the minutes all the way through.  It will be very educational.  In fact I would encourage anyone interested in what went on to read them.

Gary, so when you are accusing him of blatant bias so that he might walk his own dogs and/or incompetence in his own field, you are not calling into his question his reputation? 
Are you now saying you respect his reputation and medical degree?  Slippery slope.

Did you really say people who don’t share your heritage (we won’t quibble about that term here)just represent background noise? These people pay taxes in your community and are your neighbors! Are you really saying they should have no say in the quality of life of South Portland because they hold a different passport?

Don’t speak for me, Gary,  I am quite sure I don’t speak for you and don’t ever remember saying I speak for everyone.  As far as the Dr.  I only repeat what he has said and that I disagree with him.  The words I repeat where said by him in a meeting on the task force and approved by him as well as the others on the committee.  Then entered into the minutes and posted on the city web site.  I have said nothing slanderous and never intend too.
You just never know, I could lose a 4th time.  It’s good to give people a choice.

“I for one will take my family of 3 to Willard beach when the ban goes into effect. From all the stories I read in the local papers, alot of people consider Willard beach the destination for their dogs. The Press Herald article talked to 5 people (I think) and none of them were from South Portland.”
“because people from other towns take their dogs there,”
“If you want to have Willard Beach to be “residents only” you might want to have a referendum….”
Sharky…........I know you are incommunicado!, but the statements that you cite as responses from me were responses to the opening paragraph of Marcy’s entry, not as you have stated. You will also note that she did not say “again”. Also if you would note I asked her if she would clarify her statement which she did not.  I did not dispute her assertion that more people will go to the Beach if there is a ban on dog access because she does not know that as a fact and nor do I.
As with your other blog to me, questioning my psyche, I do not think it is me “twisting and misrepresenting” !
Oh yes, you are right it is 2 hours ! I am sort of ambivalent about the evening hours, nobody really asked for them, they were donated. It will be interesting to see how they play out, so to speak.
Well, cheerio old chap….......you are not going to take your ball home with you are you ?!!
Anthony Young

Why not move the social coffee talk SoPoDog group to Bug Light Park?  Seems like the perfect location, wide open space, off leash allowed, water to swim in, room to romp…
http://www.sopodog.com/Bug_Light_Park.html

I disagree with the last post. If you are a non citizen , unable to vote, your heritage has a huge relevance. Since you have no direct say, the ability to vote, you are merely background noise. I will be voting to ban dogs in the summer and 6 months on 6 months off is more than equitable. An resource such as the beach should be enjoyed by humans over animals. The inability for dog walkers not to use it becomes a matter of inconvenience, not a violation of ones rights. No body is saying people can’t come to the beach, just dogs. What part of that don’t you understand ? Thank you Gary and the folks that helped you accomplish this much needed task. Thank god in America we still vote on issues that affect everyone. I’m sure it will pass by a landslide.