I would just like to say that in defense of the people that own and operate Monk's that I have never been in there when trouble of that kind was going on. Weds' may have become a problem just as Thursdays were before. I frequent Monk's several times a week and do not feel uncomfortable there just as I don't feel uncomfortable at St. James after what happened there. I don't believe the owners are trying to attract thugs. The music that is played is the music that young 20 somethings like to listen to these days. I have been there on rap night and they play all sorts of Hip hop music. I cannot recall hearing any music that promoted violence, rape, drugs ( other than my personal favorite " I Got High" dedicated to my ex that I play from the jukebox) I don't have any real solutions to offer. If however we start turning away people at the doors based on there color, muical preferences or dress then what will we revert to.
The problem in a nutshell is young men and women with too much attitude combined with too much liquer is a recipe for disaster no matter where you may be.
The problem in a nutshell is young men and women with too much attitude combined with too much liquer is a recipe for disaster no matter where you may be.