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Many cities in america place curfews on teenagers (usually from 10PM or midnight to 5AM). For example, most cities in the greater Phoenix area requires anyone under 16 to be home from 10 pm to 5 am and 16-18 from midnight to 5:00 am. These regulations have led to the arrests of many innocent teens who weren't doing anything conspicuous.
This article was written 10 years ago but the situation hasn't changed:
Teens test limits of curfew - East Valley Tribune: News
While the curfew has decreased the amount of crimes committed by teenagers by 10%, that time period takes up 7 hours which is 29% of the day. The police could probably cut down crime even farther by cutting out any other 7 hour period. This anti teenage prejudice won't be changed by silence. That's why discrimination against blacks wasn't ended until the civil rights movement came along in the 60s.
This article was written 10 years ago but the situation hasn't changed:
Teens test limits of curfew - East Valley Tribune: News
While the curfew has decreased the amount of crimes committed by teenagers by 10%, that time period takes up 7 hours which is 29% of the day. The police could probably cut down crime even farther by cutting out any other 7 hour period. This anti teenage prejudice won't be changed by silence. That's why discrimination against blacks wasn't ended until the civil rights movement came along in the 60s.