The new puritanism in San Francisco

Two odd things in the local paper struck me today. First of all, there's a new crackdown on prostitution in strip clubs (last item). No explanation of why, just that there's a new D.A. And then there's a crackdown on naked runners in the "Bay to Breakers" race, an annual event that draws 100 "elite runners," 5000 real runners, and 100,000 goofballs out for a sunny jog across town. It's traditional to run the race in costume, and there are always people at the other extreme, i.e. running naked. This year they will be barely (sorry) tolerated: at the finish line they must put some clothes on, or they'll be ticketed. Again, no explanation. I don't know what this town is coming to. Next thing you know, they'll be cracking down on simulated sex at the pride parade.