Cleaning Up Waterside

I am not a big drinker or party person. I am not really a bar person anymore, but I am bothered by a recent decision the City of Norfolk has made.

Waterside has been a big tourist attraction in our area for many years. Anytime any of our family comes to visit we always go there. Over the years it has changed drastically and a good portion of it has turned into bars. The City of Norfolk wants to clean it up and make it a more family oriented place. In the bits and pieces that I have heard on the news there has been a rise in the amount of crime in that area in connection with patrons of the bars. City council voted yesterday to remove their liquor license yesterday. But Joe's Crab Shack, Hooters, and several other restaurants in Waterside will still have their licenses. The bar is not open until late in the evening/night....wouldn't families be home? I know there would be some holiday exceptions....but for the most part you would be at home.

I understand why they are wanting to clean up the area, I just think the approach could be handled differently. Do I have a better option? No, I just think the way it has come about is not ....I can't think of a good word to describe it....