Gothamist: Let's Hope Clubbing Kids Are Reading, Too

kevin bracken

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 19:04:00 -0500

This is ridiculous. Anyone else for empowering youth? Personally I would like to see a LOT more 18 to enter, 21 to drink events. Some kids just like to dance or meet people of mixed ages, and that should be possible without using a fake ID.

N

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:47:38 -0500

HA HA! http://newid.com

Dave H.

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:12:43 -0500

Uh, I'll happily cop to being a transplant, rube, and if not a recovering redneck, at least from more than an hour from NYC. That has very little to do with what I wrote. It had more to do with drivers looking at traffic signs and the likeliehood that those people were coming from out of town. I don't even live in Manhattan, so really don't feel the need to fit in. I do treasure reading comprehension though.

bob

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:18:48 -0500

haehat, at least in west chelsea and the meatpacking district during hte weekends, no one is actually from manhattan. take a poll, trust me. even gawker this week reported on this fact (not that they are a trustworthy source, but it is a known fact).

Cripplecreek

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:31:03 -0500

Yeah Tom, If they can decide to fight/die for their country at 18, they should get to choose to have a few drinks if they want... Oh, right, we were talking about rich white kids...

Jeebus

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:19:50 -0500

"Here's a wacky idea, let's just make the drinking age 18 and stop pretending 21 makes any difference to anyone." Bless you Tom.

Cripplecreek

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:57:52 -0500

They had to put out a disclaimer in plain view before they start the raids, because there are gonna be a lot of lawyers kids sueing the city when they get popped... But I like knowing what is a crime and what is not...like when you get a ticket on an empty subway for having your bag on the seat. Who knew?

101

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:39:21 -0500

I agree with Tom and I don't even drink. If Parents were to teach their kids to be responsible drinkers a lower drinking age would suffice. Yes, I know, being a responsible parent is a tough thing to do. Maybe you could pick up one of many instructional book on how to raise a child. We all know it's nearly impossible to raise a child without one (God forbid they don't turn out perfect)! If all else fails, just blame it on the media.

Tom

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:22:23 -0500

Here's a wacky idea, let's just make the drinking age 18 and stop pretending 21 makes any difference to anyone.

Lee Hotti

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:16:43 -0500

OMG, THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION SIGN HAS LED ME TO SEE THE ERROR OF MY WAYS!!!!

haehat

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:13:39 -0500

The people in Manhattan who think all underage clubbers are from NJ, LI, or the outer boroughs, are obviously transplants. and are obviously not even from NJ, outer boroughs, etc., (read: rubes, hicks, recovering rednecks). Dont be ashamed of where you're from, just don't try so hard to fit in. It's a simple fact that there are many, many ,mannny, rich little Manhattanite girls who love to gooo clubbin! Oh yeah. They need fake IDs just as much as anyone else.

j

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:03:46 -0500

In Miami during WMC they use street construction signs to advertise parties at clubs.

Dave H.

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:41:35 -0500

I assume the target demo for these signs are underage people driving to or from clubs from NJ or the other boroughs. This would also imply the fact that they're probably driving drunk anyway. I doubt anyone willing to get behind the wheel under the influence and risking killing people is going to give a rat's ass about flashing a fake ID. This must be the mother of all empty gestures by a city.

the sign means nothing

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:37:13 -0500

Apparently there's a problem with underagers thinking that fake IDs are legal, which prompted this sign.

mh

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:21:20 -0500

They are probably driving with the fake id. The signs are a dumb idea. Just continue to arrest them or fine them and their parents. When a person wants to do something "cool" which is illegal, they don't see signs. That is why trouble happens. The focus is on the act.

Toby

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:14:51 -0500

Yeah, a traffic display sign is really going to stop the use of fake IDs. I give this a D, since it is a waste of resources and may destract drivers.