A Ban on nightlife. What 's your opinion ?

It is atrocious to say the least and reflects poor planning on behalf of the administrators. I looked up your profile and you are from Bangalore and so I know the controversy you are talking about…its all over the papers. It seems the administrators are confused as to what they want to make Bangalore …an international IT hub which can go on to become the ideal cosmopolitan Indian city or pander to populist demands in the name of conserving the ‘culture and heritage’ of India! What I would like to tell them is that Indian culture has thrived for centuries inspite of several influences and it is likely to do so for ages…so their interference is not required. Instead what they should do is mark out separate areas in the city away from the residential hub, where such nightclubs and discos and eateries can be located alongwith all-night malls and shopping places so that people who feel like it, can always enjoy the night out! But for that they have to develop the infrastructure like roads and flyovers so that people can commute easily. Now developing infrastructure is lot more difficult and hard commitment and banning night clubs is a lot more easier (and we know Indian politicians…what they choose to do)

Not a bad idea..but you can't do this in every city, or every country. reduction in crime, illicit activities, drunken driving and reduction in accidents..this all depends on how efficient law enforcement agencies are? I have been to Thailand..And there all this pubs, disco, bars, are part of tourism industry.. You can't even think of a ban there.And believe me, I was there for ten days, and I did not see any law and order problem. The, best thing I saw, was,even the call girls are honest, and they never cheat..They are devoted towards their business ..If you get a chance, visit Pattaya..specially the " walking street " On this particular street, no vehicles are allowed after 6 pm..so it is called WALKING STREET

In Springfield, which is a big industrial area with a lot of crime, they've talked about doing this too. However, I feel like closing down the clubs and bars early would just cause people to walk the streets and get into mischief which I don't think solves anything. At least the way it is now, bar and club owners are making some money. The problem is that there needs to be more places where people can go not less. If people had constructive activities, they wouldn't be getting drunk and committing crimes.

every one has his own way of life.in every aspect of life this is is applicable. in the case of night roving also this is so influensive.personnaly sayin i like night bars,car racing etc........

I can see both sides but I would opt for the nightlife for sure! I think everyone that works hard has the right to have some fun, also I do not think that banning nightlife would help to decrease this or that, the ones that do this or that will do anyway, is the same as saying video games makes criminals.

I can understand both sides of the controversy. I can see how crime and such could be cut down significantly from cutting out the nightlife. However there could still be a night life to a certain moderation. It does seem that a lot of criminal activity takes place in the wee hours of the morning. I have been a witness to it. On the other hand people do need their recreation. I do not personally frequent clubs or bars but at least there could be some activity like that during the weekends for people as opposed to a whole week long.

How about letting adults decide. If there is no demand, then these vars and clubs will close. These are legal activities. If they lead to crimes, then worry about those people.

I think not. People do need to be entertained and crime is not a reason to ban the pleasures and enterprises of life. Its really an easy way to reduce crime, not to solve it.

Well I guess the ban would be good if it could be executed well. For one, everyone will be home earlier. This means less time to get drunk and behave disorderly. It also might mean that people will have time to sober up for work or school the next day. I think the ban would really be great, although it might be hard to enforce if pubs, clubs, and bars will pay officials.

For me no probs..as usually never go out in night..so for me no nightlife outside home..so it will no effect me anyhow...ya but cant say for others..i know one thing youngsters will surely find out some other way..you cant stop them..