Five were arrested and charged with soliciting crimes against nature. Wilson remains concerned and indicates that future arrests may be necessary. He says that the Richfield park is listed on someone's Web site as a place for homosexuals to go. The town contracts with the Sheriff's Department for its regular police service. Controlling what goes on in a park is always difficult.
Public parks are just that.
They are available to the public, including homosexuals. What is not acceptable, however, is activity that should go on in the privacy of a home, not in a public facility. Wilson is concerned about the potential dangers for children who use the park. Parents should not be afraid to send their children to the park, nor should they feel uneasy about going themselves. Parks are one of our most precious public assets.