Gathering idea:

When the public peaceably assembles {gathers} on its own property it
isn't tresspassing.

Private groups using public lands is a distinct issue.

"Governments make distinctions." - Paine

So, the question is: "Is the rainbow family public or private?"

I think anyone with a belly button whether he or she wants to call
themselve "Rainbow" or not is welcome at a rainbow gathering as long
as they are peaceable; therefore, rainbow gatherings are PUBLIC
happenings no matter what name gets hung in the trees near the start
of 'em.

I think the claim of one small clique/tribe of folks that they "host"
the gatherings is absurd: 1) It's not on their land; 2) They don't pay
for all the food and refreshments or do all the work; 3) The members
of that little clique/tribe total fewer than 1% of the total people
that attend; 4) No consensus from the gatherers as a whole has ever
granted to that clique any standing to negotiate anything with anyone;
and, 5) The 1972 Rainbow Gathering was for some stated purposes which
were never persued, like buying land for a commune etc. ...

My conclusion drawn from my assement of the situation as I've stated
it above is: "Rainbow gatherings are public happenings, not private."

If you think I'm wrong please articulate your reasoning, but all
comments are welcome. :^)

Peace, Sanity
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