Crime pays well

[kiepie]

Cape Town - TAU SA has made an urgent plea to the justice ministry not to allow people who protect their lives and property by shooting at armed intruders to become victims of the criminal justice system.

Ben Marais, TAU's president, says in a letter to justice ministers made public on Monday that several similar cases have resulted in the defender of life and property being arrested, while it seems as if the efforts to arrest the real perpetrators of crime leave much to be desired.

"This state of affairs is in fact contributing to a widely held perception that crime, (and especially violent crime) pays and it pays well," Marais said.

"In fact, it won't be surprising to assume that many criminals expect to literally get away with murder whilst the energy of the state is utilised to prosecute the captive defender who did not do much more than to protect life and property against increasingly severe threats."

http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2428022,00.html

Not to be negative, but this will fall on deaf ears. Really hope it doesn't.

 

[aadil-old]

"Our people have to eat, so let them rob you. for heaven's sake don't do anything to antagonise them because they are hungry and they might kill you." - The SA Government.

 

[Kloofvreter]

"Our people have to eat, so let them rob you. for heaven's sake don't do anything to antagonise them because they are hungry and they might kill you." - The SA Government.

So true.

 

[Slaine73]

Want to put this add in the paper:

"Looking for dishonest work opportunity. Seeing that crime does pay and normal work don't. Call this number: 085 555 4444"

I should get a few calls don't you think?

 

[Vitowe]

"Our people have to eat, so let them rob you. for heaven's sake don't do anything to antagonise them because they are hungry and they might kill you." - The SA Government.

They are welcome to try, as long as they are prepared to swallow a few fast moving bullets as an entre'e.