Body function neurosis in USA ... We need more French style public PISSOIRS !

Aug 31 2023 On the RIPTA 21 bus this morning circa 9:30 AM the bus driver - quite naturally - had to stop the bus to attend to a body function at the nearby gas station. I was reminded of a post I made way back 2014 decrying the lack of public restrooms in " OUR democracy " . Is there anything more democratic than taking a piss or taking a s**t ? [ Humble suggestion for a visitor-friendly Rhode Island 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 Abbie Hoffman demanded that we " abolish pay-public toilets. But like pay-public phones they are no more to be found.