Act Patriotic... And Stay Home

Chicago's Ban on Gang Loitering: Making Sense of Vagueness and Overbreadth in Loitering Laws

http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0008-1221(199501)83%3A1%3C379%3ACBOGLM%3E2.0.CO%3B2-6

Just read the bottom below Abstract.
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It would seem that this article is discussing criminal gang activity, but with further looking into, I found out that drug dealers look for large groups of kids hanging out and that of course will be their next group of customers.

So basically, kids shouldn't hang out in groups. Fly solo, kids!! Spread your wings.

A perfect example of this would be a local Starbucks. After 9:00 P.M., any group of kids larger than three is asked to leave promptly after buying their coffee by a police officer... Not a security guard, but a police officer. I have been witness (multiple times) to kids walking into the Starbucks, purchasing numerous drinks, walking out to their cars and discussing in the parking lot where to go, and before coming to a consensus, being run off by said police officer. On top of being paying customers, these kids are only on the property for about ten minutes or less.

Now, I have no qualms with said officer. I actually happen to be fond of the cop, who is just doing their job. But this is bullshit and I cannot believe it has not become an issue yet. Perhaps it's because of where this Starbucks is located (next door to a mildly upscale neighborhood, that considers itself extremely high-class), but it has been happening nation wide.

Essentially all large cities and enforcing loitering laws even if they clash with First Amendment protection of free speech.

I am a legal adult, and I expect to be treated as one, regardless of whether I am wearing a t-shirt and a hat or a suit and a tie.

Personally, I find this frightening. Infringing on our protected amendments? Who the hell would let them do that? Next thing you know, the government is going to pass an act with some sort of patriotic title that will infringe on our rights even more.

Oh, wait...

xO