Curfews
I am not much on government interfering with citizens’ rights, however, I recognize there are times when a curfew can (and should) be imposed.
While in times of riots and general mass confusion, a state would certainly be the ruling body of such a decision. More times than not, however, I suspect it would be the municipality who would be imposing the curfew.
While Camden is a mess, I cannot speak to its current issue and why city government wants to impose a curfew. I trust (and that may be a huge leap of faith given Camden’s past issues) government to make the best decisions for its municipality.
That is why I am perplexed as to why state law prohibits Camden from setting curfew at 9:00 p.m. for a limited time.
the earliest possible curfew in New Jersey is 10 p.m.
Why? Why should Trenton decide what is best for Camden (unless it is going to run the local government)? If Camden sees fit to impose a 9:00 p.m. curfew, why should representatives from my district have a say in it?
This is another example of government overstepping its purview.
Also blogged on this date . . .
- Podcacher - 2008
- Dashing to Ash Wednesday Mass - 2008
- Lenten Sacrifice - 2008
- Eduwonk Calls for More Federal Education Spending - 2007
- Frivolous Lawsuits - 2007
- Revenue Sharing is Working According to Rosenthal - 2005
- On Being Average - 1989
Tags: Camden, New Jersey, Politics