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Patricia:Finally! That empty building has a new tenant.

That's great for the neighborhood.

Francois:Think again. The new tenant plans to open a strip club.

Patricia:A strip club in the middle of a residential neighborhood?

That must be a violation of city ordinances. The city won't allow that.

Francois:I'm not so sure.

The tenant has already started moving in and there is no sign that the city is going take action.

Patricia:Then we have to do something to let the city know that we object to a strip club going into that space.

Francois:Good luck getting the city to do anything, much less file an injunction.

The mayor is very pro-business and it won't look good if he tries to shut down any business that could bring revenue and jobs to this dying town.

Patricia:But at what cost?

Our kids will have to walk past the strip club every day to and from school. That's outrageous!

Francois:I suggest channeling that energy into action.

If we make a stink and get media coverage, maybe we'll get some action.

Patricia:Good idea. How can we get the local media to cover a neighborhood protest?

Francois:How about nude picketing?

Patricia:I think that would send the wrong message.