hogmaw Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I saw this on the news, where kids with ASBO's are allowed free into the museum where they can see what punishment they would have had (usually death) if they had committed their crimes a few hundred years ago. The idea is meant to put them off whatever crime they may consider to commit in the future. Which is a load of bollocks. The best way to deter kids from crime, IMO, is to show them around current - not past - correctional facilities ie prison and detention centres. Once they see how shit it is to be inside, maybe then they will think twice. Similarly, if you want to quit smoking, just have a walk around the lung cancer ward of your local hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I saw this on the news, where kids with ASBO's are allowed free into the museum where they can see what punishment they would have had (usually death) if they had committed their crimes a few hundred years ago. The idea is meant to put them off whatever crime they may consider to commit in the future. Which is a load of bollocks. The best way to deter kids from crime, IMO, is to show them around current - not past - correctional facilities ie prison and detention centres. Once they see how shit it is to be inside, maybe then they will think twice. Similarly, if you want to quit smoking, just have a walk around the lung cancer ward of your local hospital. Shame we haven't got the same punishments these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3upra Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Yeah-or we could give power back to teachers,Police and parents(who are all too afraid of being fired,sued,locked up,for even raising their voice to Kids). Instead we have this wonderful "politically correct" society,Kids can pretty much do what they like,maybe get their ASBO-then go to Museums etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 and just for a bit of fun , burn the fucking place down , what is it with kids and arson these days , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 They should replace ASBO's with either (a) several punches to the face, or (b) a public stoning that lasts a week. You can't fight crime with nancy-pancy-softy-softy deterrents. Now now Johnny, dont set that sleeping tramp on fire or else you'll get a free museum pass! Yeah, that'll teach him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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