Today I did a lot of reading spurred on by the story of the Peoria IL mayor and council going after club 307 and trying to shut it down. I don’t know anything about this club other than what’s in the articles that I found online, but it got me thinking about our lifestyle. (all swingers, and other alt lifestyle people) We have NASCA which seems to be on the decline, this is the only political org. that I know of for swingers. If there are any others I would love to know about them.

I have read 50 or more articles about local pols shutting down clubs for numerous reasons. Zoning seems to be the biggest tool that they use, by making adult businesses locate in seedy areas they are forcing owners to break the law to stay in business! I know that we would all enjoy having more choices of places to go. I can list all the reasons that people don’t want to become political about swinging, but it irks me. Here we sit and ask others to fight our fight for us, while we stand in the shadows, quietly cheering them on. A legal fund, sponsored by a national organization would do the trick, if every swinger in the US contributed just $5.00 every year we could all keep in the shadows and still fight the fight! I myself am not in a position to start such an org. but I know that there has to be someone out there that would love to take this on. This org. could also be a resource for club owners and event organizers, to help set up clubs in a legal manner. A quick breakdown of how I see this org operating.

For those who just want to remain anonymous, just make a donation of any amount.

For a individual membership $5.00 a year

For a couple membership $10.00 a year

For event organizers $100.00 a year (for this they would get legal advice and help with any legal issues that pop up, also they would get a e-book containing information on how to set up events to be safe and legal.)

Clubs $500.00 a year (for this they would get legal advice and help with any legal issues that pop up, also they would get a e-book containing information on how to set up events to be safe and legal.)

Those who have memberships would be asked to help politically by sending e-mails and signing petitions to politicians who are in areas where the pols and courts are trying to shut down “legal” clubs. I would have clubs and event organizers help raise funds by asking for donations at events, and spreading the word about the national org.

The most important thing that we can do is when we hear of a club being challenged is to financially supporting the club in question. Legal costs can build up quickly, so any and all help would make a big difference.

Canada did it they can now have clubs without being hassled. My congratulations to the people who had the will to fight big brother and win.