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According to a Toronto Sun article last Sunday, it seems that Toronto city council is still out to close down those "filthy swing clubs". At a council meeting in June they voted in favour of closing down two Etobicoke swingers clubs and this fall will begin work with the police, planning department, public health, fire services and municipal licensing and standards to oust the swinger clubs. Sounds like they are going to use anything they can to close them down. 

What happened to the Toronto that in the early 80's were raiding the Gay Bathhouses like there was no tomorrow, yet now has an annual "Pride Parade" where the mayor, police chief and councillors participate?

• Is open sex among consenting adults okay or not?
• Why does it seem to be okay between same sex partners but not between heterosexual ones?
• Is there not enough bi men and women swingers at the clubs to warrant being treated the same way?

Obviously the supporters of Gay Bathhouses are much more vocal and politically connected than Swingers are. The gay community is also much more organized than Swingers are, and until the Swing clubs can all get along it would seem that they (and all of us) are going to be targets for the politicians.

It does seem wrong for a city who promotes it's diversity in cultures to criticize one lifestyle over another. Bottom line Swingers clubs are legal, when they do not "harm society". Why can't they just leave us alone to have some "FUN"? Let me know what you think.... Sandi

If you live in Canada and have had "sexual exchange" with more than one partner (and that is what we are here for), you could be charged with polygamy. That pretty much covers almost every adult in Canada, especially if you have been married with a religious ceremony, received a civil divorce and then sat around (quote from the article below) "eating pizza with someone, while watching Sopranos reruns".

Does this mean we can no longer enjoy someones' company while eating a meal, watching TV, or even have sex with who we choose when we choose? I think that we just all have to come to the realization that we are all little children and the government knows what is best for us. Or just admit that we are going to go to Jail for all the fun we are having, but I for one am not going to stop because I am going to be there with all my friends. How about you? .... Sandi

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If you were thinking that it is just a Toronto thing that city council is trying to close down swing clubs, well you will just have to think again. Las Vegas is also know as Sin City, but will they be able to keep that name now that they are trying to close down the sin part? This one hits home to Ted and I as well as the Toronto attacks since we are planning a trip there this fall, and are going to try to check out a few of the Swing Clubs while we are there.

The county is engaging in harassment... what consenting adults do in private shouldn't be the government's business. Besides whatever happens in Vegas is supposed to stay in Vegas... that is unless I decide to share :-)

Hopefully things will get worked out before we head to Vegas.... keep your fingers crossed for us, and leave me your comments below.... Sandi

So, the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, and the Toronto Sun have all jumped on the "GET THOSE FILTHY SWINGERS OUT OF MY NEIGHBOURHOOD" bandwangon, all printing articles today on the recent events at city council. Etobicoke councillors passed a motion (33-2) to investigate what can be done to close the swinger's clubs (specifically Club Hers and the new Menange a Quatre), but if they do succeed then who/what is next? Feel free to give me your comments below... Sandi