A lemonade stand run by neighborhood kids who live around the U.S. Open golf course, Congressional in Maryland, was shut down by authorities and the parents were fined $500 because the kids didn't get a permit. A permit to sell lemonade? The proceeds from the lemonade stand were going to be donated to a pediatric cancer charity.
What's particularly galling is that while county officials were dropping the hammer on the lemonade stand, other neighbors are making thousands of dollars selling parking for $50-$60 per day. One neighbor said he's made enough selling parking spaces for golf events to pay college tuition for one of his kids.
What do you think? Should the kids have been shut down or should the be allowed to sell lemonade anywhere they want?