[Ansteorra] Camp fee what to do about it

[Ian Dun Gillan]

Greeting unto one and all,

The point of the ongoing argument is not one of cost but a matter of
liberties. The issue being that if you make absolutely anyone camping in
Ansteorra's lands pay the fee whether they use the services offered or not
then that is a loss of some of their liberties, something that we as
American's take pretty seriously. If you do charge everyone camping that fee
then you are taking away their right as a citizen of Ansteorra to camp in
the lands assigned by the event to their kingdom thus removing part of their
liberties. Those voicing against the camp charge are not actually against a
few to be charged for amenities that they plan to partake in...so long as
you partake of those services then if there is a fee you should pay it, the
people protesting want to be able to make use of the land allotted to them
as an Ansteorran but they do not want to make use of the services. The
simple solution is to only require the fee of those campers who partake in
the camp amenities. If you camp with Ansteorra and don't use their shower,
don't use their water, and don't eat their orange slices then you should not
have to pay.

Perhaps this example can help put it into perspective...everyone who attends
an event is suddenly required to pay a stabling fee for equine activities.
Some of those attending the event do not even own a horse, nor do they
attend or enjoy equine activities but because someone decided that a
stabling fee was necessary and it must be paid by anyone who came on site.
If you attend then you must pay so your options become go to the event or go
somewhere else...If you attended such an event how would you feel about
that? 

The solution is a simple one make the camp fee a cost for services just like
a food plan, and not for the use of the camping area itself. This way those
who provide such services for themselves within the confines of their
allotted space will not have to pay the fee, and those who do wish to use
the available services can do so by paying the fee.

Perhaps with such a simple solution we can stop arguing about it and get on
to some more enjoyable subjects.

In Service,
Ian