Now Sidewalk Chalk Art is Banned?

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Sidewalk Chalk Art Against the Rules in Stapleton

The Stapleton, CO, ban on sidewalk chalk art is bothersome in several ways.

First, it appears this HOA has let power (and political correctness) go to its collective heads.  This HOA might be within its by-laws to ban sidewalk chalk art, but it doesn’t mean it’s necessary or wise or wanted.  I wonder if each property owner’s driveway is actually considered to be part of the ‘shared space.’  I hope these HOA members give their by-laws a good read before the next meeting.  

Second, the article indicates that no-one has even complained about it yet, so this must be a pro-active strike against that happening.  Some of this behavior is taking place in other arenas of life, too, like removing God from community activities before someone complains.  It’s bad enough that a single complaint can overrule the majority, like the decision in Franklin County, NC, to ban school prayer at all school functions.  We certainly don’t need to be offering up bans ahead of time.

Third, government, parents, teachers, etc, all complain that children spend too much time inside playing video games and looking at computer screens.  They complain kids aren’t exercising their bodies or minds enough.  Yet, the possible activities that would hone their physical, mental and creative muscles are being carved away at by restrictions like permit requirements for lemonade stands and bans on dodgeball.

Some HOA’s are illustrative of our overbearing federal government. Just like these HOA members in Stapleton need to know what their by-laws say so as to protect their rights and keep their HOA in check, every American needs to know what the United States Constitution says so as to protect their rights as a citizen.  Governments (and HOA’s) can get too big for their britches if not reined in when necessary.