Segundo Barrio Curfew
I've been watching the discussion about Segundo Barrio having a different curfew than the rest of the city.
Lets think about this rationally. At some point in time there was a lot of crime in that area that compelled the city and/or PD, to change the curfew in that area. I'm not against that concept in the least if it meant that families in the area could raise their children in peace.
In fact, bravo to the people that pushed that back then.
But again, lets be rational. If the data says that there is no longer a need for the curfew in that area, then it should be a no-brainer to get rid of it. If by chance crime goes up, well then you make the appropriate decision at that time.
A 7pm curfew for kids 16 and under just isn't reasonable now given the fact that its safe there again. People should understand that many who live in that area live on the edge of existence sometimes. Kids can work at 16. A lot of them help feed their families. Even if their fast-food job is only for their clothing, cell phone, or pocket money, its money their parents don't have to spend on them and can spend on groceries, bills, and other living expenses.
Its not even dark yet at 7pm!
This policy might have made sense at some point in time, but one part of town having a different curfew than the rest of town is just ridiculous at this point. I sure as hell hope that there is a compelling reason to justify why the poorest and brownest part of town should be treated any differently than the rest of town...
Someone should be talking to residence of Segundo Barrio and ask them how they feel. I'm betting they will want it to be the same as the rest of El Paso.
Lets think about this rationally. At some point in time there was a lot of crime in that area that compelled the city and/or PD, to change the curfew in that area. I'm not against that concept in the least if it meant that families in the area could raise their children in peace.
In fact, bravo to the people that pushed that back then.
But again, lets be rational. If the data says that there is no longer a need for the curfew in that area, then it should be a no-brainer to get rid of it. If by chance crime goes up, well then you make the appropriate decision at that time.
A 7pm curfew for kids 16 and under just isn't reasonable now given the fact that its safe there again. People should understand that many who live in that area live on the edge of existence sometimes. Kids can work at 16. A lot of them help feed their families. Even if their fast-food job is only for their clothing, cell phone, or pocket money, its money their parents don't have to spend on them and can spend on groceries, bills, and other living expenses.
Its not even dark yet at 7pm!
This policy might have made sense at some point in time, but one part of town having a different curfew than the rest of town is just ridiculous at this point. I sure as hell hope that there is a compelling reason to justify why the poorest and brownest part of town should be treated any differently than the rest of town...
Someone should be talking to residence of Segundo Barrio and ask them how they feel. I'm betting they will want it to be the same as the rest of El Paso.
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