Daily Archives: August 5, 2010

Only in America can a kid trying to make a few bucks get put out of business by an out of control government. Julie Murphy was simply trying to sell lemonade at a monthly art fair in Northeast Portland.

Unfortunately for this young lady, the government cracked down on her by asking her to fork over $120.00 for a health permit. What a shame. But when you consider that she set up shop at an art fare in one of the more socialist parts of Oregon, well it only stands to reason.

Turns out that kids’ lemonade stands — those constants of summertime — are supposed to get a permit in Oregon, particularly at big events that happen to be patrolled regularly by county health inspectors.

“I understand the reason behind what they’re doing and it’s a neighborhood event, and they’re trying to generate revenue,” said Jon Kawaguchi, environmental health supervisor for the Multnomah County Health Department. “But we still need to put the public’s health first.”