Thank you, voice of reason. The proposed ordinance does not apply to politicians and teenagers selling Whitey's chicken. It only discriminates against businesses -- the very people who could use a little understanding in exchange for their investment in the city.

Only about six businesses in Rogers use sign shakers although this inexpensive marketing tool would benefit other businesses. It's the perfect tool for a seasonal business that doesn't benefit from many other marketing tools. And let's not forget that these are jobs that people purposely apply for and they give it all they have. In a tough economy, we ought to be removing restrictions on businesses instead of adding needless ones.

It is discouraging to think that a business-friendly city like Rogers would even consider adding a business-unfriendly ordinance that is based on a handful of complaints over the years. People complain about traffic lights yet we don't get rid of them. And people are far more distracted by things like reading Facebook, putting on mascara, talking on the phone, and eating in the car. We aren't doing anything to stop that.

There are already ordinances that the city does not enforce consistently. Why are we adding one more?

Posted by: carrieperriensmith

October 9, 2012 at 10:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )