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closing up streets because of prostitution
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I live in a wealthy area of Santiago, amongst some of the most Chilean version of posh you may find. :sour:
Thing is, there has been sexual commerce in the area for about five years on weekdays late at night. So the mayor of our area thought up the most brightest idea :rolleyes: of closing up streets for vehicles from 11pm til 6:00am. Only people on foot are allowed to walk in if they want to. It won't stop the prostitutes from entering as they are on foot but it will stop the clients who come in cars. They even held a 'public consultation' for the people of our neighbourhood to ask if they agreed on such measures. No surprise really, we lost 60% to 40%. Great, so now on top of all if I have mates coming over after that hour I have to phone some guards' number so they'll let my friends come through :rolleyes:
So, to justify why I posted this in P&D, anyone think this was a good idea? Ok, or more objectively, do you think it is legitimate to close (public) streets at night if the neighbours are OK with it? Btw, would something like this be legal in the UK?
Thing is, there has been sexual commerce in the area for about five years on weekdays late at night. So the mayor of our area thought up the most brightest idea :rolleyes: of closing up streets for vehicles from 11pm til 6:00am. Only people on foot are allowed to walk in if they want to. It won't stop the prostitutes from entering as they are on foot but it will stop the clients who come in cars. They even held a 'public consultation' for the people of our neighbourhood to ask if they agreed on such measures. No surprise really, we lost 60% to 40%. Great, so now on top of all if I have mates coming over after that hour I have to phone some guards' number so they'll let my friends come through :rolleyes:
So, to justify why I posted this in P&D, anyone think this was a good idea? Ok, or more objectively, do you think it is legitimate to close (public) streets at night if the neighbours are OK with it? Btw, would something like this be legal in the UK?
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And it's hardly fair on the people that live there telling them that they're not allowed to use their cars after 11pm.
Shame really. Santiago is such a quality city.