I start off with a quote from the prime minister saying that these criminals are "hard of hearing". Words uttered in frustration from the prime minister after a flare-up of gunshots rocked his meeting on Sunday at the National Arena. I really had to laugh, because I have never agreed with him more. Hard of hearing indeed!

Hang them high I say, and I mean it! These criminals are bringing their murderous attitudes to us, so I say give them what they are looking for. Too harsh? Who the hell cares! Some of us want to reform them. Why didn't they try and reform them before they became such nuisances to the society?

You know, I am amazed at us in this whole issue. Trying, to contemplate whether or not these criminals must be hanged is quite annoying to me. Look at what is happening to us. Every day someone innocent is murdered, chopped to death, shot or sodomised. For what?

Now, do you believe they care? Hell no! But I bet you once you start treating them the same way they do us, by punishing them, then you will see a major reduction in crime.

You ever threatened to punish a child after constantly saying do not touch that, or else? What happens the next time? He or she is punished to make a point. It either allows you to understand that what you are doing is just wrong, or it simply teaches you to be obedient.

I am, etc.,

TINA BROWN

soulfullytina@hotmail.com.