Marty Fitzhenry posted:Looking at this whole situation with a Detective view. I only hope the wrong people do not figure out lots of cash is walking about and no MEMBER becomes a victim of an assault or armed robbery. I have always felt very safe being surrounded by other members with names in the badge holder.
I feel this public thing is unfair to dealers. They may see more plastic than cash. Good luck with that. I know if we have unknown persons wandering about our vehicles, no more taking the Corvette to York if I decide to go again.
Nobody cares about my thoughts but being a Police Officer for 37.5 years, I have seen things and this is not a good thing to let unknowns wander among our members. Yes, most will be great people. Any street guy/junkie worth his salt can score big at York with all the cash walking about.
FYI Marty, it was pointed out at the Saturday business meeting which I would wager no one who has posted on this thread attended, that the Fairgrounds have always been open to the public. Only the buildings are closed. Admission will be $14 for one day (family of 1-?) or $20 for two days. I suspect its unlikely anyone will pay to get into the hall so they can stick someone up and outside its the same as it ever was.
BTW the Black Hall has always been open to the public believe it or don't but since no trading happens there anyone from the street can walk in and enjoy the layouts. This point was news for most everyone.
Pete
