Comments on: The world’s most violent region http://www.belizetimes.bz/2009/10/30/the-world%e2%80%99s-most-violent-region/ The Truth Shall Make You Free Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:52:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Had to share… The world’s most violent region http://www.belizetimes.bz/2009/10/30/the-world%e2%80%99s-most-violent-region/comment-page-1/#comment-9462 Had to share… The world’s most violent region Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:40:13 +0000 http://www.belizetimes.bz/?p=599#comment-9462 [...] The full article at Belize Times [...] [...] The full article at Belize Times [...]

]]> By: Dean http://www.belizetimes.bz/2009/10/30/the-world%e2%80%99s-most-violent-region/comment-page-1/#comment-414 Dean Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:58:57 +0000 http://www.belizetimes.bz/?p=599#comment-414 So much for the idea of moving to English speaking Belize. So much for the idea of moving to English speaking Belize.

]]> By: CreolBuay http://www.belizetimes.bz/2009/10/30/the-world%e2%80%99s-most-violent-region/comment-page-1/#comment-397 CreolBuay Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:40:46 +0000 http://www.belizetimes.bz/?p=599#comment-397 I wouldn't mind being the person to pass sentencing on to these criminals. It would be a good time to see how crime starts dropping after a few start to feel the seriousness of being a criminal. It may sound harsh but it must be done and we cant wait for others to do it for us nor can we allow anyone to tell us how to run our country. I honestly believe that this should be a big part of the Govt's top 5 to do list be it PUP or UDP. To stray off topic I think the top 5 on any Govt's list should be as follows: 1. Education -> Better education and assistance from the Govt for those that can't afford it = a better citizenry. Make it a must that children learn the laws and constitution at a tender age this way they can grow up with it in the back of their heads. 2. Healthcare -> Not much to do with slowing or stopping crime but very important to the future of the citizens. 3. Crime prevention (Police and Army) -> Better enforcement and benefits for the enrolled will certainly slow inside corruption. We all have to make a living not just the politicians and their cronies. 4. Sports and Recreation -> Give the youths somthing to do other than being on the streets and thinking criminal thoughts. Give the sport people a chance to excel in that area. 5. Reform -> No matter how much you change, there is always room for more. I'm not talking about I will change the people in my office type of reform. I mean real reform... Things like, instead of making false promises or using fear to win elections; tell the people what your expectations, hopes and aspirations are be honest with them in that your party needs to know that standards it will meet once it is in office... I sound like a campaign manager right about now so I will stop, but I am fed up with our current system and am dying to see real changes happen in our country. I long to see changes that will benefit the country and not the pockets of the politicians and their cronies. I wouldn’t mind being the person to pass sentencing on to these criminals. It would be a good time to see how crime starts dropping after a few start to feel the seriousness of being a criminal. It may sound harsh but it must be done and we cant wait for others to do it for us nor can we allow anyone to tell us how to run our country. I honestly believe that this should be a big part of the Govt’s top 5 to do list be it PUP or UDP.
To stray off topic I think the top 5 on any Govt’s list should be as follows:
1. Education -> Better education and assistance from the Govt for those that can’t afford it = a better citizenry. Make it a must that children learn the laws and constitution at a tender age this way they can grow up with it in the back of their heads.
2. Healthcare -> Not much to do with slowing or stopping crime but very important to the future of the citizens.
3. Crime prevention (Police and Army) -> Better enforcement and benefits for the enrolled will certainly slow inside corruption. We all have to make a living not just the politicians and their cronies.
4. Sports and Recreation -> Give the youths somthing to do other than being on the streets and thinking criminal thoughts. Give the sport people a chance to excel in that area.
5. Reform -> No matter how much you change, there is always room for more. I’m not talking about I will change the people in my office type of reform. I mean real reform… Things like, instead of making false promises or using fear to win elections; tell the people what your expectations, hopes and aspirations are be honest with them in that your party needs to know that standards it will meet once it is in office…

I sound like a campaign manager right about now so I will stop, but I am fed up with our current system and am dying to see real changes happen in our country. I long to see changes that will benefit the country and not the pockets of the politicians and their cronies.

]]> By: better belize http://www.belizetimes.bz/2009/10/30/the-world%e2%80%99s-most-violent-region/comment-page-1/#comment-392 better belize Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:35:30 +0000 http://www.belizetimes.bz/?p=599#comment-392 Dear Mr. Editor, I utterly agree with the implementation of corporal punishment. There was a study last year by the class of Research Methods for Social Science, from the University of Belize that indicated that most Belizeans and even some prisoners agreed with the implementation of capital sentence. It was never published but I think that you can refer to that. I hope that the Ministry of National Security can take a look at the findings; BUT  I am sure that they do not read this comments,  because this same comments reflect the frustration of Belizean affected by the high wave of violent crimes.  Belize will become as dangerous as the other Central America countries if she does not act now!  Dear Mr. Editor, I utterly agree with the implementation of corporal punishment. There was a study last year by the class of Research Methods for Social Science, from the University of Belize that indicated that most Belizeans and even some prisoners agreed with the implementation of capital sentence. It was never published but I think that you can refer to that. I hope that the Ministry of National Security can take a look at the findings; BUT  I am sure that they do not read this comments,  because this same comments reflect the frustration of Belizean affected by the high wave of violent crimes.  Belize will become as dangerous as the other Central America countries if she does not act now! 

]]> By: Lady Hollywood http://www.belizetimes.bz/2009/10/30/the-world%e2%80%99s-most-violent-region/comment-page-1/#comment-388 Lady Hollywood Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:23:12 +0000 http://www.belizetimes.bz/?p=599#comment-388 I agree with Kreolbuay whole heartedly. Ever since Belize started to immitate America with Child abuse issues now all our kids are out of control and that's on of the reason why the crime rate became so ridiculous. I agree with Kreolbuay whole heartedly. Ever since Belize started to immitate America with Child abuse issues now all our kids are out of control and that’s on of the reason why the crime rate became so ridiculous.

]]> By: CreolBuay http://www.belizetimes.bz/2009/10/30/the-world%e2%80%99s-most-violent-region/comment-page-1/#comment-367 CreolBuay Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:06:14 +0000 http://www.belizetimes.bz/?p=599#comment-367 There is an easy solution to all the violence and criminal activity, it's called corporal punishment. I remember back when this was still a practice, violence/crime rate was so low. There is no need for tax payers to pay for criminals to live for free in jails while we have to bust our behinds to struggle to survive. MY solution is simple, use a couple as examples and I bet that notice will be taken; criminals get away too easy, basically they get a slap on the wrist. I know most of you will say that human rights this and human rights that, but do you think criminals think about your rights? NO! They do not. Implementing corporal punishment will not only lower crime rate but save the country a lot of money as well will have less bums to take care of. Remember when if you were caught stealing they would have you marched around town so everyone would know you were a thief and then whip you silly? Remember killers being hung instead of serving life sentences, being taken care of for free? Remember when the actual prisoners had to do hard labor instead of just chilling in jail? That is what I'm talking about. Oh, and aren't we an independent country? Why do we have to go to the privy council, is our legal system and supreme court not legal enough? We need to start acting like an independent country that we are and stop allowing other countries telling us what to do and how to do it. Enough is enough. This is only my opinion and I know I speak for a lot of people who are thinking the same thing but are not speaking their minds. There is an easy solution to all the violence and criminal activity, it’s called corporal punishment. I remember back when this was still a practice, violence/crime rate was so low. There is no need for tax payers to pay for criminals to live for free in jails while we have to bust our behinds to struggle to survive. MY solution is simple, use a couple as examples and I bet that notice will be taken; criminals get away too easy, basically they get a slap on the wrist. I know most of you will say that human rights this and human rights that, but do you think criminals think about your rights? NO! They do not. Implementing corporal punishment will not only lower crime rate but save the country a lot of money as well will have less bums to take care of.

Remember when if you were caught stealing they would have you marched around town so everyone would know you were a thief and then whip you silly? Remember killers being hung instead of serving life sentences, being taken care of for free? Remember when the actual prisoners had to do hard labor instead of just chilling in jail? That is what I’m talking about.

Oh, and aren’t we an independent country? Why do we have to go to the privy council, is our legal system and supreme court not legal enough? We need to start acting like an independent country that we are and stop allowing other countries telling us what to do and how to do it. Enough is enough.

This is only my opinion and I know I speak for a lot of people who are thinking the same thing but are not speaking their minds.

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