03-27-2018, 06:01 PM
(03-27-2018, 03:55 PM)Tealeaf Wrote: The Ezra party is unstoppable and to try to do so would be even more dangerous and expensive than anything. And I think this is a good thing. It really speaks to the inner libertarian. I mean we have to learn about all these abstract philosophies and ideals we'll never care about for the rest of our lives or get to put into practical use.....might as well get a brief period one day of the year to have a case study.
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As someone who's partied and worked Ezra, I think it's safe to say it will not be shut down. It just isn't possible without spending far more money and incurring far more injuries. Again, it is no exaggeration that you would have to bring in the Canadian Armed Forces to totally stop this party. And then it would just span out like pouring water on a grease fire.
Also it irritates me every time I see it. The place is called Ezra AVENUE, not Street.
Great comment, well said! We need more thinking along these lines.
Thanks also for the little fact-check at the end. I thought it was Street myself. Interestingly, I took a look around in Google Maps and it seems there are no Avenues in the vicinity, except for the three Bricker/Clayfield/Ezra.
Another weird factual thing about the party: recent news has talked about the “first” time it was big, in the last few years. But I believe there has been a significant St. Patrick’s party there for many years, and I recall many years ago, maybe 20 or so, there being some sort of riot associated with it. I don’t think this is something that just started in the last few years. I wish a news article would dig into the history once in a while. It might be interesting to know how this issue developed over time.