Midwest Fox News Spotlights Shenandoah Police Department

Recently, there was a media "hype" over downtown Shenandoah policy of maintaining order and peace.  Alleged harassment on the part of the Shenandoah Police department against certain citizens of Shenandoah erupted and quickly funneled into the channels of the television news particularly KPTM Fox 42.  Though the public concern is important the question needs to be asked whether or not its truly valid.  I've reported on this in a previous post and how even the Fox 42 cameras came into the Shenandoah City Council chambers during the bi-monthly City Council meeting.  Now, a reactive development occurred right after the story aired that is disturbing, and further enhances the harrowing disintegration of the nature of the family in these modern times.

Apparently, after the camera shots rolled and thousands of homes in the KPTM region welcomed images of Shenandoah, the following few nights saw increased numbers of people congregating late into the night in downtown Shenandoah.  Reportedly, the attitude of the multitudes was that of "Go ahead and arrest me."  This development disturbed me and further validates my argument of where are the parents and where is the self mastery to control one's own impulses?  To openly taunt the police force that is duly sworn to protect you is complete arrogance and ignorance for starters.

To rehash all the particulars of this issue would serve no purpose.  Just click on the label Public Loitering and you'll find my other post.  Basically, here are the facts in a nutshell:

• There is a curfew already in place of 1 p.m. for teenagers and younger who are without an accompanying parent or guardian.
• The growing problem has reached a level of a perceived threat by business owners on Sheridan Avenue and also the vitally important guests of the downtown Shenandoah Inn & Suites.
• Yes, the benches at the streetscape pods are for public use.  However, as with everything there is the issue of abusing a privilege.
• The Shenandoah Police department has been delegated to enforce order in the downtown area upon request of the Shenandoah City Council.  This is done by breaking up congregations and keeping people in motion.
• Allegations of harassment have been leveled against this department by those who have consistently demonstrated late night activity in the downtown area.  This doesn't charge mischief but just categorizes them as being on foot late night in the downtown area.

My final point is this and it's the same point I've made before.  What positive, beneficial and productive reasons can possibly exist to crawl the streets late into the night and into the early morning?  What is there than can enlighten a person or the persons around you by continuing such activity?  There is none!  Again, there is NONE!  Parents, I issue you a challenge to make those corrective adjustments in your households.  Make your homes places of haven and refuge for everyone in your family.  Make them family temples and places that everyone wants to go to.  Do this and everyone wins!

The Shenandoah City Council and the Police Department will not back down.  Their focus is on the growth and future of Shenandoah.  The emotional and mental welfare of Shenandoah residents and visitors depends on providing order and a pleasant downtown experience.  If we all apply just a little logic and common sense this issue would not have made it's way to such a bloated degree.  Is this "victim" mentality really worth the 5 minutes of fame you've been afforded?

With self mastery one would treat their community as it should be treated and not as the person's carnal impulses would treat it.  Self mastery is the key to the pursuit of happiness.