Letter About Cane Lashings in Cambodia
... Fay may have further issues that need to be dealt with by a qualified specialist in that field. In addition Ms. Tardiff, you confidently say that Michael Fay has “seen the error in his ways.” Yes, indeed, maybe Michael has seen the error in his ways simply because he was caught and arrested and sentenced to jail time, fines, and most importantly, caning. Funny how Michael Fay didn’t see the “error in his ways” when he went and spray painted seven cars. Actually, many hooligans do not see their wrong doing while carrying out their alleged crime. It is not until you catch them red handed do they start to apologize for their unlawful activity. For example Ms. Tardiff, say a thief was to break into your home and steal a handful of personal belongings along with the valuables in your wallet and then take off. Would it be enough for you to know that the robber has “psychologically and physically” suffered through sitting in a police station and paying some fines for his crime while you take valuable time out of your day to cancel credit cards and mourn the loss of your mother’s heirlooms? No, it’s not enough or is it fair. Now think of the innocent people of Singapore who were wronged by these vandals? Additionally Ms. Tardiff, you offer to work with people who have committed wrong doings, but what if that isn’t enough? In my opinion, I think it is far beyond just sitting down and talking with the lawbreakers. Punishments for the crimes in America have steadily become weaker. The Death Penalty has become a sensitive subject meanwhile hundreds of prisoners are appealing their sentenced jail time. I tend to agree with Mr. Patin...