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Allen’s rhetoric conveniently overlooks the brutal realities of Melbourne’s youth violence—rampant street robberies, carjacking sprees involving machetes, and tragic fatalities. She appears oblivious to the fact that teenagers involved in such violent acts are unlikely to be deterred by symbolic measures like dropping off weapons at a police station.
The Moral and Practical Failings
The entire policy raises serious questions about its efficacy and sincerity. Will a bin outside a police station somehow create safer streets? Will teenagers, involved in violent crime, suddenly develop a conscience after a quick drop-off? It’s improbable.