Dangerous Motorists - Don't just jail them, cane them too!
Received another comment, so here's sharing with you folks. The New Paper Speak Up January 09, 2008 DANGEROUS MOTORISTS Don't just jail them, cane them too I URGE the authorities to implement stiffer penalties for all dangerous motorists - those involved in drink driving, speeding, hit-and-run cases, driving without licenses or bullying. The number of victims seriously injured and killed by these dangerous motorists has risen despite campaigns to educate and warn motorists. I overheard a man drinking in a pub with his friends saying arrogantly that his 12 months in jail for drink driving was like a holiday camp. I felt he would not be saying that if his 12 months of jail had been changed to 12 strokes of the cane. Here are my recommendations for tackling these offences: # Replace the jail term with caning as it will serve as an effective deterrent. # Impose a minimum fine of $50,000. The authorities can use the money to set up a fund for the victims. # Confiscate their vehicles...