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The Mosquito: a teenage-dispelling device that is sweeping the nations of Britain. Ever been innocently conversing with a group friends in public, when a high-pitched whine began to sound; making the swift transition from tolerable to unbearable? Then you are one of the many teenagers and children who are victims of this machine.
The Mosquito was designed and invented by one Howard Stapleton in the year 2005. Gang crimes were, and are still rife, and adults began to become afraid of those referred to as 'hoodies', who grouped in public places, often causing considerable amounts of trouble. These difficulties have become considerably worse over the past few years ' as one who has been out of the country for 7 years, I was shocked at the difference on my return.
This electronic device is positioned in places where teenagers are known to assemble, and emits a high-frequency sound, similar to the buzz of a mosquito. At first, this sound is barely noticeable; a slight disturbance, but quite tolerable. Soon, however, after a period of about 8-10 minutes, the noise becomes unbearable, thus causing both the distress and departure of the teenagers.
But how does this invention target youths in particular? There is a phenomenon known as presbycusis, which is defined as the deterioration of the ability to perceive high-pitched sounds with age. These sounds cause the vibrations of specific tiny hairs in the inner ear, which are often found to be absent in those over 25. This means that not just those between the ages of 13 and 18 will be able to pick up the noise, but babies, children, and young adults as well. Arguably, the problem of gangs loitering publicly is rightly a cause for alarm, but is it really necessary to dispel all teenagers, even those with pure intentions?
Some may say that as the emission takes 8-10 minutes to cause any discomfort, mothers strolling by with babies in buggies, or with a sticky hand clasped in their own, will be oblivious. Therefore, only the guilty parties who are likely to linger for longer than 10 minutes will be bothered. Others argue that groups of children may wait for their mothers, or even play a joyful game of 'It' in these same areas, and that it's a simple matter of decency not to allow possible anguish for these infants to occur.
A further debatable point brought to the public eye is the question of a child's rights. There is, of course, the Freedom of Assembly, an international law which states clearly that people have a right to come together in groups to convey, act on and fend for the interests they have in common. Whether this applies to the interest of these gangs or not is disputable, as this particular interest is clearly not a healthy one.
Other rights that are problematic in the employment of The Mosquito can be found on the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Principle 7 clearly states that 'The child shall have full opportunity for play and recreation, which should be directed to the same purposes as education; society and the public authorities shall endeavour to promote the enjoyment of this right.' Are society and the public authorities doing all they can, or is this another principle that cannot be applied? Finally, the 9th principle commands protection 'against all forms of neglect, cruelty and exploitation.' Is this discrimination against young people to be considered as cruelty?
These are just many of the questions that need to be answered before this can be acceptable. What do you think ' should the government accept its failure to handle the gangs themselves effectively, and make use of this particular device, or should they strive to find a way that struggles against only the guilty?