“We need to prevent strip clubs from opening up near schools” is a common argument for zoning; but nobody can ever explain why a strip club near a school is actually a problem.

Like, if you’re worried about your kids seeing adult material, you should worry about their phone or tablet, not a bar!
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I’ll play devils advocate: why on earth do people hate zoning so much? It’s what forces my neighbors to not run their business out of their garage, and doesn’t let strip clubs operate near schools.

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