Because everyone knows that kids playing basketball in the front yard is a turn-off to prospective buyers

This debate, disallowing basketball hoops in the front yard of homes in University Park, has actually been going on for years. I've always thought it was dumb.

A few things to keep in mind when reading this.

One, University Park is a city, not a deed restricted neighborhood.

Two, this city is something like 95% Republican. You know, small government, less regulation types.

Three, this city is sports crazy. I've never understood the attack on basketball hoops in a town where basketball games regularly sell out and during the playoffs "Go Scotts" (the HS mascot)signs dominate lawns.

Four, check out the fine. Up to $2000 a day! I wonder what matrix the town town used to come up with that fine? Where does $2000 a day for a basketball hoop stand against other fines? Does anyone think its excessive that if a family forgets to bring in the hoop and goes on a two week vacation that it could cost the family $28 grand?

Just plain silly.