thanks mojo! the reason i posted about this topic was to get feedback and you've given me that!

everything you said was true.

it's too bad that we're living in such a conservative political climate right now....

i think it comes down to luck of the draw... certain governments have decided that these events are less harmful tham others (i.e. Madison, WI versus Phoenix)...

i hope that one day, the attitude of phoenix law enforcement catches up to the population of phoenix and that phoenix's kids get the opportunity to enjoy what so much of the rest of the country enjoys every weekend ....