Philly looking to make wearing ski masks illegal

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Philadelphia City Council is poised to ban the wearing of ski masks in certain public spaces this week, a move that police say could help them solve more crimes and stop more pedestrians they suspect of being involved in criminal activity.

The measure is cosponsored by 10 members, more than the majority needed to pass the bill Thursday. Authored by Councilmember Anthony Phillips, who represents parts of Northwest and Northeast Philadelphia, the bill allows the city to fine people $250 for wearing ski masks in parks, schools, and on public transit. There are carve-outs for religious expression and “First Amendment activities” like protesting.

It comes as Council has raised a handful of measures aimed at showing it’s responsive to constituent concerns, especially around crime and public safety. But the ski mask ban has nonetheless drawn criticism from some, and the ACLU says it could violate free expression rights and be misused by officers stopping and frisking pedestrians — a controversial but legal law enforcement tactic that’s been embraced by Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker.

 

[Blessed Koala]

You know its sad when brehs wearing shiestys in the fukking summer. Between sheistys, NBs, and some Levis, dudes up in Philly looking like poo putts .

Folks are that down bad

 

[Secure Da Bag]

In the summer, fall, and spring, I can understand. But the winter? That seems criminal too.

 

[Malcolmxxx_23]

I hope they do the same in canada
Most of the criminals have the same fit

 

[So-Chi]

In the summer, fall, and spring, I can understand. But the winter? That seems criminal too.

No one NEEDS a Shiesty to survive the winter and I'm from Chi

 

[Cat piss martini]

You getting bodied here in St Louis
walking towards somebody in those.
We aint even taking the chance.

 

[BrothaZay]

Oh look. Democrats taking away more rights.

@Mowgli was right

 

[Marc Spector]

Good. Most of the knuckleheads here in Seattle are drilling/robbin with Shiestys on too.

 

[Ezekiel 25:17]

I'm tired.

 

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[Vandelay]

You know its sad when brehs wearing shiestys in the fukking summer. Between sheistys, NBs, and some Levis, dudes up in Philly looking like poo putts .

Folks are that down bad

That's the lay now in Philly?

I remember it when it was Lo, Guess Jean's, and Tim's.

Times have changed.

 

[Double Burger With Cheese]

Horrible idea. This shyt ain’t stopping no crime. Private business yes, but public places? nikka it’s cold as fukk in Philly. nikkas been wearing ski mask since forever.

This would be like banning trench coats in public cause of columbine. Basically, a dumb ass idea

 

[Double Burger With Cheese]

No one NEEDS a Shiesty to survive the winter and I'm from Chi

I from Chicago as well and nikkas don’t NEED scarfs, gloves, longjohns, etc… to survive either but it a reason why these accessories exist. I remember my ski mask used to be full of snot as a kid cause it would be cold as fukk and my nose would be running and shyt. Point is people been wearing ski mask since forever for cold weather. They just also happen to be a good way to conceal your identity if you wanna do crime

 

[Lootha VanDraws]

What's gonna happen to Ski Mask Howie?

 

[BaggerofTea]

Give the government to infringe on basic rights no matter how absurd will lead to living in a communist Chinese hell hole.