http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/ Stop the harassment of the Ocean Beach Fire Dancers! Our community of Ocean Beach, CA. is a unique and happy place that offers it's own brand of culture and entertainment. The fire dancers are trained in their skill and observe common-sense measures to ensure the safety of themselves and those around them. The venue in which they choose to share the art they practice is fire-retardant (the beach) and offers quick flame abatement (sand, the beach, saltwater, etc. While the San Diego Police Department does a fine job of keeping us safe, there are more pressing issues that need addressing vis-a-vis graffiti, vandalism, and theft. We, the citizens of Ocean Beach, San Diego, potential tourists from the USA and abroad, and anyone else who may choose to visit our community of Ocean Beach would like for the harassment of the fire dancers to end immediately. The dancers stand to attract more revenue for the city and the local economy through tourism and curiosity-seekers, rather than the petty and picayune action of ticketing them for something that enhances our community and local reputation. "penny wise and pound foolish" seems to be the rule. Please, stop harassing the fire dancers. They could very well help save our city in a flagging economy. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:1:02 CDT en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5842531 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5710241 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5692385 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5638092 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Full support for this petition. Don\'t block artistic creativity with pedantic stupid laws. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5637005 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5635629 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5575753 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5557625 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. We have similar problems in Miami. Maybe someone should point out to the haters that there\'s an OCEAN nearby? http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5555153 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. If the fire dancers are carrying their own duve cloth, fire extinguisher and have a fire safety, i dont see the problem for expressing ourselves through this beautiful art form. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5540469 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5527025 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5420627 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. the beach is the safest place imaginable for fire arts. anyone who is twirling fire knows what they are doing. why not do a permit for it and then everyone is happy? http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5389215 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5273870 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Fire ftw. Keep on dancing. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5240281 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Fire dance is a beautiful art form that both inspires and amazes many. This form of expression should not be suppressed. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5234515 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5230406 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5216733 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5215825 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveobfiredancers/#sig5190644 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition.