I’m taking my ball and going home because I don’t like you!

Come on folks, we are not six year olds…..although that is really hard to determine in the ski industry.

An article in the Durango Herald titled Durango Mountain Resort pulls critic’s pass states that a woman who made critical comments about the resort had her season pass revoked by the ski resort.

For a ski area to operate with such a blatant disregard for the idea upon which this country was founded is plain stupid. Criticism is the backbone of our government and our economy. The free speech protection of the first amendment states a government cannot stop us from speaking our mind. The first amendment does not apply to a business. A business can do about anything it wants, including looking stupid.

At the end of a disastrous economic slump, that has had a very negative effect on ski areas; the loss of $539 is just not bright.

This type of action can be seen every day at any elementary school playground. You do not expect it from a ski resort that is so dependent upon the word of mouth and locals who buy season passes each year.

By the way, the resort’s name is Purgatory!