Duct Tape Power

Appearing today in The Oregonian.

Portlanders get so crazy about reserving a spot for the Grand Floral Parade every year that they start taping off sections of the sidewalk a week in advance--mostly folks from the suburbs who can't get their lazy asses up early enough to reserve a spot on parade day and call the practice a "tradition." It's so out of control City Council is getting involved to fine people that do it.

Most city dwellers can't stand the practice and understand the absurdity in staking a claim to public space.