I can only agree with our state leaders- seeking tourist
dollars- who want to make Little Rhody more visitor friendly. But they
often forget the basics. A tradition of New England puritanism makes
many business owners hostile to human physiology . I see many obnoxious
NO PUBLIC RESTROOM signs in my frequent RIPTA bus travels. You would
think that the Kennedy Plaza bus station rest- room could be open just
as long as the buses are running-or even later. Around twilight I find
myself walking in the alley between the Superman Building and the CVS
store. And I am nearly sickened by the overpowering stench of many
stale gallons of urine. The homeless or " just drunk " late at night ?
Of course in the light of day we could just arrest and fine ( fine the
penniless ! ) them all for " indecent exposure ". But we are all too
human: is having a full bladder an " abominable and detestable crime
against nature ?
To be sure, we need more USER FRIENDLY public restrooms
in Rhode Island. The late 60s rascal Abbey Hoffman demanded that we "
abolish pay-public toilets. But like pay-public phones they are no more
to be found.
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