Why would a website about politics and philosophy be talking about Lotus Nightclub in Vancouver? No serious reason really. Just that I had an unfortunate incident with the staff at this establishment as I walked home from dinner tonight. The kind of incident that reminds you just how stupid and violent the club industry can be. Here is the letter I wrote to the police and to the owners. If you agree with it, link to this article. Soon it will be #1 for “Lotus Nightclub Vancouver” 
Payback’s a bitch aint it.
To whom it may concern,
I am a resident of XXXXXXXX near the Lotus nightclub located at Pender and Abbott. On the way home from dinner tonight I was stopped by the bouncers of said nightclub and informed I could not pass without their permission. Apparently I broke the “rules” by ignoring the velvet rope in the middle of the sidewalk. I asked them under what authority they controlled the sidewalk, to which they responded that they have a civil duty to make sure nobody crosses the rope without them moving it first. Apparently this is for my own safety - as I could trip over the rope.
Now I do not object to the idea that the police and the city may transfer some of their power to the nightclub in order to ensure an orderly nightlife for the city. What I object to is being humiliated in front of people when, as I walk away, I am referred to as “jackass”, and “fucking idiot”, for daring to politely ask questions about their power. I did not raise my voice or cause them any untoward disturbance. I would ask that the police and city look in to their agreement with Lotus Nightclub and whether or not the management and staff are sufficiently trained to handle interactions with the general public. Copies of this letter will be sent to the Vancouver Sun and Georgia Straight. Follow-up is expected.
Thank you,
