Convict labour a lasting solution
THE problems we have in our poor communities these days stem from the weak, lacklustre justice system. With the jails being overcrowded, the courts are letting some of the most vicious criminals out on bail, giving them the opportunity to do more evil.
In the old days there was a deterrent and a very effective one, it was hard labour. These fearless robbers had only one fear and it was called work.
Now when a criminal is released from prison, they’ve been through hell. They’ve been abused, sexually and morally. Often they want revenge, perpetuating the cycle of violence that they experienced on defenceless women and children.
The need for rehabilitation should start at school, and the youngster should feel that if he has to walk with a weapon on him, he’s less than a man. Including self-defence skills, like karate and boxing, in the school curriculum would be a godsend.
Our cops, dealing with unspeakable horror and evil in their work, should have mandatory professional counselling at least every six months.
As we are not at war with any country, why doesn’t the government get the military to help with the gangster problem?
Cops are targeted for their weapons, but the real problem is the courts. The high price mouthpieces, masters at creating doubt, which goes in favour of the killer or criminal he’s defending… how they can sleep at night defies human understanding.
The government in building new prisons should dare to use the term: convict labour. The jails would empty so quickly. The problem the cops have in getting these misfits into court, and seeing them released on bail or having these convictions withdrawn is heart-breaking and devastating.
Bail is a major problem, once released the criminal will in all probability commit the same crime that he was arrested for in the first place.
At the time of writing this letter, train coaches were being set alight. I would suggest that Metrorail hire people to guard the coaches.
One of the saddest things to see is the street lights still burning during the day.
My idea of democracy is,”‘I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend your right to say it”. It’s not about promising change, especially for people within the poor communities and not delivering on those promises.