July 12, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 13 . . Resort Hesitant To Address Fashion FROM PAGE 12 “We need to be cognizant of what is happening around us, what is happening in our community and how we can best address it,” he said. “We all have the same goal in life just a different way to go about it addressing it.” The mayor pointed out that while Wildwood took action by passing an ordinance outlawing indecency on the Boardwalk, it would most likely face challenges ahead in federal court. Ocean City is currently embroiled in a court battle with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on its noise ordinance, and the mayor stated he has no interest in more court appearances due to restricting fashion choices. “As the mayor of Wildwood told me, people appreciated the fact that they took a positive stance. They have had many people call and email saying they will come back to Wildwood because they took a positive stance. It may not work out, but they took a stand,” Ashley said. Rather than focus on decency issues, Martin said the city needs to focus on more important current events. “We had a week in Ocean City that was a little unruly … hopefully that is not the norm. I haven’t seen it as the norm in Ocean City … we will get to the bottom of it. We find out who these people are and why they are here. That is what you do. It is not about how somebody dresses,” Martin said. Martin referred to Ashley’s recent interviews where he has made references to “thugs” in Ocean City. “In the ’70s when I was growing up … people had long hair, and if you had long hair then you must have been a hippie or a dope head. Not everybody who had long hair did drugs. You can’t judge a book by its cover all the time, and that’s what you said on national TV, and that is wrong,” Martin said. “I want a positive message to be sent out there. I want to show that we are going to address the concerns, do the right thing but not jump to conclusions. We need to do it right. … You made negative news for the Town of Ocean City … we are continuing in a positive environment and you took a stick [to stir it up] because you like to be on TV.” Ashley ended the conversation by stating news outlets come to him, he does not seek the attention out. “I just want to have a discussion,” Ashley said. The day prior, the Tourism Commission met to discuss the potential decency ordinance, and commission members were in consensus that baggy pants is a fashion choice, but one that is fading out. They also felt that the matter shouldn’t be used to draw attention to Ocean City though the news. The commission decided to report to the full council it had no desire to pursue legislation regarding indecency on the Boardwalk. OCEAN CITY Since MARYLAND 1973 SNOW CRAB LEGS & CLAWS, CARVED PRIME RIB, RAW OYSTERS AND CLAMS, BBQ RIBS AND CHICKEN, FRESH FISH, STEAMED SHRIMP, FRIED SHRIMP, FOUR HOMEMADE SOUPS, FRESH SUMMER SALADS AND VEGETABLES, HOMEMADE DESSERTS AND SOFT ICE CREAM STATION AND LOTS MORE! PLENTY OF ASSORTED MEAT ITEMS FOR NON-SEAFOOD LOVERS 150 Feet Of Delicious Food The Ultimate All-You-Care-To-Eat SEAFOOD & PRIME RIB BUFFET Full a la Carte Menu • Special Selection Of Foods For Your Children, When The Kids Are Happy, So Are The Parents! Over 500 Dining Seats Items Subject To Change FRIDAY-THURSDAY, JULY 12-18 OPEN DAILY AT 3 P.M. 71st Street & Coastal Highway Ocean City, Md. • 410-524-7171 www.thebonfirerestaurant.com NEWLY EXPANDED WAITING AREA WITH COMFORTABLE SEATS FOR ALL WE TRY OUR BEST TO SEAT PEOPLE PROMPTLY. EARLY BIRD $5 OFF REGULAR ADULT BUFFET FROM 3 P.M.-4 P.M.