[two42lovers]

Not sure why you think they didn't apply for the "proper license". The newspaper article is clueless. The city didn't "shut them down" as far as we know. (The city can't. They did nothing wrong. The issue is telling members they can't bring alcohol onto the premises.)

Amnesty's space was too small for the crowds they were attracting. They had been thinking about moving, and decided not to play games with the city - instead they decided to move the tax their revenue to another location.

Fact is, there is no "proper" license. The city of Orange would do anything it could to discourage ANY sex related business. (After all, sex beyond what is condoned by the city's version of religion is evil.) They don't want sex related businesses, and will do anything they can get away with to hinder in any way they can. Knowing this is the case, we choose not to do any business in Orange - we'll spend our money elsewhere. We're sure this suits them fine, so it's "win-win".