Wanganui gang patch bylaw

While well intentioned, I have never been a fan of the gang patch law.

My concerns were heightened yesterday when I heard the local Police Commander explain why the City Council has passed the by-law (as allowed for by the law passed by Parliament.

The Commander said that local residents wanted to impose a dress code for their city.

People should impose dress codes on their private property. I don’t think it is the role of governments to impose dress codes on public places (so long as people are not indecent/naked).