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Should the free movement of people outside their houses be curbed to combat child abuse/drug trafficking/burglary
by getcrunk 5y ago
Should the free movement of people outside their houses be curbed to combat child abuse/drug trafficking/burglary
- thaumasiotes 5y agoWhile child abuse and drug trafficking were presumably not concerns, ancient Chinese cities really did implement a curfew for commoners. It was a sign of status to own a house which opened directly onto the street (making you immune to the curfew).
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- rektide 5y agoto what ends was this implemented? general public peace? or largely a demonstration of biopower, control? such exercises of dominion over the population sometimes seem like justifiable steps, necessities. but whether such justifications seem or more chiefly remain plausible...
- thaumasiotes 5y agoThe records of the time suggest that it's just viewed as the correct order of things. It was a long time ago and it came to be unenforceable; we can't really know why it was done.
- m463 5y agoYou forgot terrorism. hmmm, and viruses.
- cvwright 5y agoThis is worse. This is like curbing door locks to combat burglary. Like, the cops know there have been burglaries, so now everyone must leave their house open so it can be inspected for stolen goods. It’s that stupid.
- anoncake 5y agoDon't worry: Children are generally considered less important than 80 year olds.