We pay the price for the whole City. At the Federal trial, last week, vice officers videotaped broad lewd activity at The Fare West. Since the officers worked under cover, there was no confrontation with the club and no arrests. The police department has shown much presence in this area of Dallas but they may be fighting a losing battle. A local news agency discovered that the Fare West has an upstairs area where the dancers can even give their customers a little more for their money.
Higher spenders can find themselves in even more private rooms.
It is sad that the city has not been able make these clubs move from a strong family oriented neighborhood. Perhaps it is the tax revenue, or the fear of burdening a politically stronger district with our problem. In Latin America these are bars where women go to drink and be picked up for prostitution. But not all women leave the club with the men. Some stay at the club and conduct business under the table, making hundreds of extra dollars per weekend on bulk services.