Also, many of the ordinances enacted elsewhere are more focused on nude dancing clubs, peep shows, etc. Those that also look at DVDs and sex-related devices typically look at whether these items are a primary focus of the business based on sales, counter space, etc.

I’m not arguing for anything here, I’m just noting for y’all’s interest how these matters appear to be approached elsewhere and a few elements (but not all of the elements) that courts have looked at.

I can’t stand by and watch this.

Please stop showing off and baiting. Just about everyone would agree that Randolph is an exceedingly decent man who has represented us pretty darned well for decades. No, I don’t agree with him on everything (heck, I don’t agree with anyone about everything), but you really should back off a bit here. Your attempt at cross exam is unbecoming. Be a gentleman.

Anyone who puts themselves out there publicly for decades, for us, deserves more respect than you are giving him, even if you disagree with him. I know you feel strongly. You’ve made your point.

The fact that you failed to anticipate that not every citizen signing on to one of the many local blogs would have been privy to, or present at, that grand moment when you announced your “nom de blog” or missed what I’m sure were unforgettable moments in “Big Dog” political lore, speaks to a politician who likes to listen more to himself than to his constituents, and explains a little further why Manassas didn’t have a local ordinance in place to block a store like K&K similiar to other local jursidictions.

If you could have foregone the condescending tone at the start of our little tête à tête and simply extended to me, your constituent, the coutesy of introducing yourself and sticking to the point of the thread, maybe, we could have spared the other readers this little tangent. I think some wise old Blogger once said, maybe it was Ben Franklin, a tangent is for a politician what an ‘excuse me, sir’ is for a pick-pocket.

BTW, to get back on point - Did the staff ever suggest to you in all your years on City Council the need to draft ordinances to prevent the opening of adult outlets/bookstores in Old Town? A simple yes, or no, is all this constituent is asking.

(Council’s regular meetings are normally held the 2nd and 4th Monday
of each month and start at 5:30PM with citizen’s comments at a time
certain of 7:30PM.)

- While winning six elections as an Independent,
being the only non-Republican on the Manassas
Council for the past 16 years, and serving for
over twenty years, I’ve, of course, have had
my share of critics, but they have mostly been fair,
reasonable and civil. We can disagree without
being disagreeable. And, Mr. Brown, every citizen
has an opportunity to run for office, including you.

- My experience is that rushing into “solving” an issue
without knowing all the facts and our legal status
often leads to far more problems than it resolves.
City officials have a much higher standard to meet
than most blog posters.
(KK’s will be addressed, even if not as quickly
as some might like).

- The Machinery and Tools Tax is a legimate issue and
needs to be understand and discussed by our community.
While supporting Delegate Miller in general, I question his
stand on this bill.
- Why does the Commonwealth want to eliminate
a local tax that could be lowered or eliminated
by local government if they thought it was in the
best interest of their jurisdiction?
- How would Manassas City fill the 5M hole in its
2011-12 budget? Major cuts in staff and budgets
have already been made.

- Hope everyone enjoyed a great weekend in Old Town Manassas.
All the events had record crowds.

Last seen running from this thread after questions concerning his role in latest city screw up.

If found please contact City Council. He is scheduled to speak tonight at Council meeting on the topic of the ethics of politicians with multiple identities online. He will be the 1st, 2nd, 3rd? 4th? 5th? …..speaker in what promises to be yet another entertaining evening in Old Town tonight.

Oh yes, if you are Mr. Randolph, were you informed by city staff years ago about the need to get zoning ordinances in order to prevent such a store opening in Old Town? And if so, did you ever raise it with any of the other current council members? And if not, why not?

The issue was the opening up of K&K , the why it happened and what to do about it. The attempt to change the focus of the thread and poo poo the senior management’s role in the screw up was Big Dog’s doo doo.

So much for “Let’s Do Both.’”

Everyone? Nor does everyone have the time or the inclination to concern themselves with or remember the endearing nicknames of city councilmen.

He should have identified himself when addressing issues that are immediately in front of the council. The folksy, we’re all friends, atitude, is no doubt part of the reason why blantant incompetence is so vigourously defended by Mr. Randolph.

He’s the one then who would have been on the council when the staff did show the foresight to bring the zoning issue to the council’s attention. Good to know. Well Big Doggy you’ve been tagged by Manassas ‘insiders’ as a major, pivotal player in this latest city screw-up? You wouldn’t be running to Ms Via’s defense out of a sense of guilt, would ya?

Maybe I should ammend my previous draft petition with a re-call petition for one Big Dog councilman? It wouldn’t be fair to single out the other 3 individual’s without giving you equal credit for the new business your oversight has brought to Old Town.

It’s unfortunate that the Big Dog finds sarcasm distasteful, but I find subterfuge and misdirection by elected officials in public discussions distasteful. Old Manassas and Old Town just ain’t what it use to be, hey Mr Randolph. Thanks.

I notice that Bob Marshall recently posted openly on this site in a matter that concerned him. That’s courage, that’s integrity, that’s what a public, elected representative does.

If BD is not Mr Randolf, then my apologies to both, but if there are any public officials out there playing cutsie little games on this type of forum then you really deserve to be grabbed by the back of your scrufty little collar and thrown out like the cur you are into the bright light of public scrutiny and accountability.

Does it concern you Mr. Big Dog that staff did not tell (you) and council about this? It could have been stopped or delayed, did staff think that an all R council except for you Mr. Randollfy would like this? Seems like they all say they are for family values at the convention - does this coincide with that?

Let’s make sure our local officials are doing their jobs and let’s make sure our state officials are also doing their jobs. For me, on a comparable basis I’m a lot more worried about the M&T legislation. For that reason I’m concerned that the K&K dispute distracts our citizens from focusing on what I consider to be a bigger and more significantly costly issue that goes directly to the bottom line.

Our guys in our statehouse need to understand how we feel about M&T (just like our guys in council chambers have a clear sense about how people feel about K&K). And in the same way they need to be held accountable. M&T does not involve a legal issue. There’s no legal dispute involved. It’s real simple: Support Manassas and vote accordingly; or don’t and cost our fair city several mill.