Being an open day for the Stop The ACLU BLogburst, I decided to check out the North Carolina ACLU wackos, and it looks like they are a bit upset about a teenager curfew in Knightdale, NC (right outside of Raleigh). The curfew itself took effect the beginning of June:
Teens might not like Knightdale’s new curfew, but many parents and residents are giving it a big thumbs-up.
It’s the town’s official response to what many in the Wake County town are calling a growing gang problem. The Knightdale Town Council approved the curfew in mid-May. No one under 18 is allowed in public after 9 p.m. without adult supervision. Also, four or more kids cannot gather in a public place at any time.
Parents whose children violate the curfew would initially receive a warning. The next violation would result in a $100 fine, with subsequent fines increasing $150 for each violation. Jail time is an eventual possibility for parents whose children repeatedly violate the ordinance.
Seems pretty reasonable to me. Parents being responsible makes sense. The Knightdale police are getting considerably less calls about teenager problems. But the NC-ACLU has other thoughts:
The ACLU says it’s ready to go after Knightdale’s crackdown on gang violence.
The civil rights group says the town’s new teen curfew is violating teen’s rights. They’re hoping parents and teenagers who are tired of the new rules will go to a forum July 28 at 7 p.m. at the East Wake Regional Library.
"Something we’d like to look into is the timing restrictions, the lack of a First Amendment exception and the gathering of four or more minors together," said ACLU lawyer Shelagh Kenney.
First of all, if someone is under 18, they do not have those kind of rights. They are children. Second, why does the ACLU want to put the safety of Knightdale residents, both in person and property, under the "rights" of gang members? Oh, that’s right, they’re the ACLU. The law is obviously not burdensome to kids, and most parents do not have issues with the law. At least the ones whose kids are not gang members or trouble makers. The law is not onerous, and parents need to take responsibility for their children.
And notice the first sentance: "The ACLU says it’s ready to go after Knightdale’s crackdown on gang violence." Not exactly a ringing endorsement from WTVD for the ACLU’s position. Certainly not a un-biased report, eh? Perhaps the ACLU could respect the concept of "majority rule." It’s not like the curfew affects those over 18, ie, legal adults. It does not violate the civil rights of parents. It is their responsibility to control their children. If they do not, then it is the communities responsibility.
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