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Crime & Road Controls?
Swift | Wed, 2007-12-12 12:14
Editorial in today's Daily Herald indicates that road controls are "Worth It," because, despite the added traffic congestion, enforcing motor vehicle laws (and nabbing an occasional illegal) is important. I don't get it. Seems to me that stopping/investigating more serious crimes - robberies/assaults/murders/etc - should be a priority. I agree that enforcing seat belts/child seat/cell phone laws will save lives and property, but controlling gangs, drug use and career criminals must be a priority if SXM is to remain a vital tourist destination. If the murder and robbery rate is through the roof, tourists will not be impressed with the safety of motoring in SXM! Besides, I really wonder how many of the serious crimes committed in SXM are perpetrated by people residing on SXM illegally? Seems to me that if people are coming to SXM to work here, they do not need to steal to support themselves. Please fill me in if I am missing something. Thanks.
J Swift
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