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tiswapb t1_jctv7ug wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Police: 4 people shot across from Temple University football field by deep_blue003v

Because it’s not on campus. That’s the issue that Temple struggles with as a whole. Its an open campus in the middle of North Philly. Most of the issues are just off campus or near off campus student housing a few blocks away.

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[deleted] t1_jcw6l6h wrote

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tiswapb t1_jcwd6ty wrote

I’m not trying to say that’s the solution, just commenting on how Temple is set up. Let’s be real, a murder happens right off campus, it makes headlines. A murder happens ten blocks away and it doesn’t. And we can all agree that’s a messed up reality.

It’s a complex problem in this city as a whole but also one that Temple uniquely faces that I don’t think any other school does. La Salle is pretty much gated. Penn just razed entire communities and built over it and now has Penn Alexander, a school meant for disadvantaged kids instead full of privileged kids and ensuring that the surrounding neighborhood property values shoot up. And Drexel pretty much has ridden on the coattails of Penn.

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[deleted] t1_jctwcsm wrote

I am intimately familiar with every nook and cranny of Philadelphia. Whether it’s on campus or just next to it, it is my opinion that this type of business should not be there.

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cerialthriller t1_jctyz1a wrote

Wait they opened this place without your approval? What the fuck how can the city let this happen

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[deleted] t1_jcu1jdr wrote

Oh that is totally my point spot on. You’re so wise and smart.

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the_hoagie t1_jctxurl wrote

Your issue is with the hookah lounge?

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[deleted] t1_jcty6m6 wrote

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the_hoagie t1_jctzdru wrote

seems misguided to target the establishment as opposed to the people committing the crime. they have a right to be open and do business. hookah's popularity is wider than folks who shoot each other.

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[deleted] t1_jcu04r5 wrote

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the_hoagie t1_jcu07sd wrote

Why? Private clubs are open later than 2am all the time in this city. This place doesn't even serve alcohol.

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thereisnodevil666 t1_jctzlqd wrote

Shootings can occur anywhere people have guns. This includes any business at any time of day.

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RufusLaButte t1_jcu0fwb wrote

Or even places where businesses aren't open, dare I say

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thereisnodevil666 t1_jcu1mo9 wrote

But that kind of shooting doesn't count according to this gentleman. Clearly it is the opportunity to pay for goods and services after 2 am that creates these shootings according to him.

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tiswapb t1_jcu48qd wrote

Unfortunately, I can’t find a provision in the zoning code that says businesses can only operate where SpauldingSmails18 allows it. Can you show me where that is? I’ll pass it along to the property owner and we’ll get this all sorted right away.

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