Once the public allows this attack, the politicians are free to outlaw any businesses. The ban on movie theaters in Pacific Beach is no different than bans on strip clubs. If a town outlaws strip clubs, the usual patrons will drive to another town or settle on watching a video. However, when a town bans practically all businesses that cater to teenagers, then the streets become filled with bored teenagers that have nowhere to go. To deal with the boredom , teenagers start racing cars on deserted streets, getting drunk in parks, or skateboarding in parking lots.
Most politicians refuse to acknowledge that ideas have consequences.
Many unjust and unnecessary laws lead to problems that seem to require even more laws. Bans on teen businesses leads to teens hanging out in parks, which then prompts residents to support curfews. If the government had simply allowed the construction of movie theaters and late-night fast food restaurants than few people would think curfews are necessary. But sometimes politicians actually create problems to ensure that citizens ask for new laws. For example, Ted Kennedy, a congressional representative, wants to socialize healthcare.