Monday, October 17, 2011

State Fair Keeps Youth Policy

The mob attacks that marred the opening day of the 2011 Wisconsin State Fair have had a lasting impact on its admission policy.

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:

The Wisconsin State Fair Park Board decided on Monday to keep intact a youth admission policy it put into place after last summer's disturbances on the first night of the fair.

The youth admission policy states that young people under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to be admitted after 5 p.m.

Anyone age 18 or over may be asked to show a valid driver's license or state identification card for proof of age in order to be admitted to the fairgrounds.

The policy was put in place after black youths attacked fairgoers the night of Aug. 4. The policy was put in place on Aug. 5.

I applaud the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board for its decision.

The law-abiding public must have confidence that they can go to the fair and not fear being beaten by black youths. Fairgoers must feel safe.

Families shouldn't worry about being singled out because of their race and attacked by a mob.

True, the policy punishes good kids. That's unfortunate, but sadly, it's necessary.

Complaints about the policy should be addressed to the thugs responsible for last summer's violence and their utterly irresponsible parents.

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