Funsuckers rule - letter to editor

Funsucker is a term used by my son to categorize those that suck the fun out of life because “what if” or because some idiots have shown their IQ’s and those actions have stopped the rest of the world from enjoying tradition or some types of recreational activities. Growing up in Logan I’ve had the opportunity to participate in many activities that are no longer allowed. I guess technically a couple of those were always illegal. One of these was putting soap in the City fountain – it so infuriated our City Leaders that now it’s a planter. This activity, I’m sure was the first act of heresy for many inmates at the point of the mountain. Another is the fact that I received a ticket in my own driveway because my back bumper was six inches on the sidewalk. This is of great concern for the three people that walk past my house on a weekly basis. There are others that wouldn’t be classified under heinous crimes. A tradition that was part of Logan High School’s Homecoming activities for as long as I can remember, was the annual Bonfire, a wonderful event that was well planned and supervised, until a couple of the above mentioned IQ’s decided to act like Jack-be-nimble. To be fair, Logan City and Logan School District aren’t the only ones eliminating such activities. The forest service sealed off the entrance to Logan Cave because those entering the cave were disturbing the mating habits of the bats living there. The hundreds years before, many people went into the cave and some how the bats seemed to survive. The final straw was the article in the Herald Journal reporting that the canal down Logan Canyon is now off limits – and those floating the canal would be charged with trespassing. Really – I understand after the disaster on Canyon Road everyone is running a little scared when it comes to the possible liability of when the “what if” happens. But, couldn’t a smart attorney come up with some sort of sign that says the canal is private property and those using it are doing so at their own risk, and accept the liability for their own actions. This is true at many locations that we have to pay for – we give them money and also keep the liability. Now the local law enforcement are going to patrol the canyon and first damn areas looking for the heinous criminals that can’t put soap in the city fountain, thus ending up at the canal.

Paul Champlin

1264 Orchard Heights Drive

Logan, UT 84321

(435) 750-0821