FLASH
Shkruar nga Pamfleti
The Shkodra police decide to measure noise in decibels, while victims of crime and accidents remain in the shadows; a contrast that reveals more than any report the distorted priorities of the urban order
Shkodra is experiencing its brightest tourist days. The cobblestone streets, lakeside cafes, Ottoman architecture and northern atmosphere attract thousands of visitors. But this summer, an unprecedented scene is taking place in the port city: Shkodra Police, after gathering the victims of recent crimes and accidents, have decided to block music in key tourist areas, measuring the sound intensity in every corner of the city with a decibel meter.
At first glance, this seems like a commendable step for order and quality of life. Excessive noise is a real problem in urban centers, and tourists are looking for relaxation, not impromptu concerts on every sidewalk. But the irony of the moment is shocking: while the police are worried about the decibel level of a popular song, they have just filed a case against the victims of the violence, fatal collisions and robberies that have rocked the city. Is blocking music the answer that Shkodra is waiting for after a turbulent night?
Let's be clear: sound measurement is not wrong. But when the same police force that should investigate crimes and accidents, ensure road safety and protect life, turns into sound inspectors, the question arises: what are the real priorities? Tourist Shkodra does not just need silence; it needs safety. The foreign visitor will not run away from a loud drum, but will run away for fear of being involved in an incident or witnessing a serious accident on the narrow, unlit streets.
Meanwhile, the citizens of Shkodra feel a surprising mix: on the one hand, they praise every effort for calm, but on the other, they see with their own eyes that the decibel radar does not catch criminals who move freely in the suburbs, nor does it stop cars at reckless speeds that turn the boulevard into a death track. It seems as if the institutions have chosen the easiest fight; that against sound waves; while the fight against waves of violence remains in the background.
This action by the Shkodra Police, announced with media fanfare, has caused mixed reactions. Restaurateurs and owners of tourist establishments are concerned that the “blocking” of music, although justified by the norms, could reduce the lively atmosphere that makes Shkodra special. They ask: why is the noise of old engines that smoke in the center not measured? Why is the blaring of car alarms that keep half of the neighborhood awake not stopped? And above all, why does the police report not include a plan for public lighting in the areas where the fatal accidents occurred?
Perhaps this decibel campaign is merely symbolic: a way to show that the police are “acting,” while the underlying problems remain unsolved. But symbolism comes at a price. When citizens see uniforms measuring the sound of a coffee shop while a few blocks away, a family mourns the victim of a collision, then faith in justice and efficiency is shattered. The silence that is sought on the streets cannot be achieved without first silencing the guns, the speeding, and the negligence.
Shkodra needs a police force that sees beyond sound. One that measures not only decibels, but also the distance from the hospital, the response time to calls, the number of patrols in dangerous areas. Real tourism is not built on closing windows to block out noise, but on opening them for a city where security is tangible, where music is allowed but crime is not, where accidents are prevented and not simply recorded.
Let's not confuse order with the arrogance of inappropriate measurements. The Shkodra police did well to pay attention to the noise, but let them remember that before blocking the music, they must block the path to violence. Only then will Shkodra sing loudly, without fear of the decibels of nothing. /Pamphlet
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