3rd Blog Post

Posted by Brooke Thompson in American Government - Laufenberg on

​The status of my issue is still to be determined I would say that this isn’t a good year because although the curfew in Philadelphia is needed the way there going about it is completely wrong.  Although there are many public officials that support the issue such as Mayor Nutter, Blondell Reynolds (main supporter), Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Everett Gillison, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey there are many who don’t. Such as parents of children and people living in Philadelphia in general. The policy that has been put in place is 16-18 10pm during the school year and 11 pm during the summer. 15-14 9pm during the school year and 8pm during the summer. And fro 13 and under 8pm during the school year and 9 during the summer. Although the curfew seems like a good idea many people are against it.  This is because in order to enforce the curfew and distinguish the age difference children would need to carry around an I’d at all times. Otherwise how do you know how old they really are? This also brings about racial profiling giving police the opportunity to harass people whenever they feel they need to. The essential outcome will be based on a vote between the city council and I think Blonedel and Mayor Nutter will sway the vote.  The next meeting for city rules is November 30th 2011 at 10am, which I'm sure the curfew laws will be a big topic of discussion. I think I can influence parents and children. Because if kids start to change their act there will be no need for a curfew.



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http://www.phila.gov/

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