Dance off party!
May 7, 2008 by elcap
Today the East Valley Tribune reports on a wonderful story about David slaying Goliath to successfully defend freedom.
Dale Bell just wants to run his family business — a steakhouse called San Tan Flat — with his son, but a ridiculous obsession with dancing has been standing in the way of his American Dream. Apparently, government bureaucrats in his neck of the woods had nothing better to do than dust off an absurd, 60-year-old ban on outdoor dancing just to try to drive a successful entrepreneur out of business by threatening him with over $200,000 a year in fines.
Saying people can sway to the family-friendly music provided at the restaurant, but not move their feet because that would be dancing, rightfully made Pinal County, Arizona, a national laughingstock. Drew Carey did a feature on it with Reason TV; even nationally-syndicated columnist George Will got involved.
Well, it’s official. The dance ban is over and the celebrations can begin! This Friday, San Tan Flat is having a victory party. So, regardless of where you’ll be Friday, do kick up your feet for a bit and celebrate!
