They aren't necessarily picking on us but a big part of our community image is based on not bending any rules. We have a great relationship with the government right now and would prefer not to push the limits. We never know when we are going to encounter some "by the book" person that will bust anyone regardless of what they are doing is actually a net benefit for the community.
I say this because there was a large environmental group that operated out of this area that was "raided" by the labor department and immigration for "employing" a bunch of people to go and clean up beaches and other nature areas. None of the volunteers had work permits was their claim even though the organization was a not for profit and nobody was being paid. If they bust them they would bust us and and therefore it is just better to keep a low profile.