On Sat, 10 May 2008 11:31:12 +0100, Richard Miller
wrote:
>In message , MM
> writes
>>
>>So you're yet another who thinks it's okay for the police to know who
>>is, or has been, engaging in intimidation, burglary, criminal damage,
>>antisocial behaviour or vehicle crime, but do nothing to make sure the
>>perps get the message not to do it again?
>
>When they commit a crime, do them for it. When they are not committing a
>crime, leave them alone.
>
>The message they need to get is that abiding by the law makes a
>difference in the way the authorities treat them. This will maximise the
>chances of them reforming, and minimise the number of victims of crime.
>
>The message you would send them is that regardless of whether they
>behave or not, they will get hassle. Ever heard the phrase "might as
>well be hung for a sheep as a lamb"?
So... what message are they getting at the moment, exactly?
MM |