Write a letter to your local MP arguing against the closure of the youth centre near your house.

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Write a letter to your local MP arguing against the closure of the youth centre near your house.

Dear Sir,

I am writing to argue against the closure of the youth centre situated in [Name of town], [Name of city]. It is my belief that the youth centre allows young people to socialise, make new friends and try a wide range of new activities. With the closure of the centre, youths are more likely to loiter around more, hence causing social problems.

Recent studies and statistics show that just over sixty percent of crimes are committed by youths under the age of nineteen. This is equivalent to just over ten percent of all youths across the country. In my opinion, the thing stopping the rest of the youths from being antisocial is the number of youth centres in the country. With these youth centres, many youngsters have things to do in their free time, thus preventing them from passing their time anti-socially. The centres, therefore, are a key factor in preventing the spreading of crime and antisocial behaviour. I am sure that you will agree with me when I say that in these current economic times, it