Kevlar and tonic


There was enough to write about last week that I never got around to linking to this story, about how bars in Portland's Old Town neighborhood are now outfitting their bouncers, and others, with bulletproof vests. The police say they're sad it has come to this. A lot of help they are.

The doormen pat you down to check for weapons before you enter the "club." At closing time, when you walk back to your car or wait outside for your Uber, good luck.

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  1. Several longtime doormen are retiring to other pursuits. They've been there for years, but Downtown isn't like it used to be..

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