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document.write("<h5>crime</h5>");
document.write("there are many poorer countries than SA where crime is less rampant. and violent. the problem here is that we consider so called human rights too much(but never the rights of the victims). Heavier punishment !. eddyleo");
document.write("<h5>RE: poverty</h5>");
document.write("What about the 6-10 million illegal immigrants.<br />How are we going to uplift local poor people if you just add and add to the problem?<br /><br /><br />. rt");
document.write("<h5>Not really!</h5>");
document.write("If you do your research, 90% of all violent crime in South Africa is commited by young adults, between the ages of 16 and 25.  Most often, these crimes include rape, murder and well organised armed robberies.  I'm sorry, but I do not see why these crimes has to be commited, to put bread on the table!?!?. Just an excuse!");
document.write("<h5>What a crock!</h5>");
document.write("The majority of crime in this country is black on black.  They kill and rape eachother at will, benifiting neither wealth or revenge in the process. These people are savages, and the government has no control over them - I bet Shaka would have sorted them out! The only thing they respect is a clenched fist, not a limp wrist! Bring back the death penalty and watch them change their attitude.<br />. Tracy");
document.write("<h5>Shifting the blame...</h5>");
document.write("What about the world-leading murder, rape, assault and child-abuse rates?  Must they also be blamed on \"poverty\" or \"apartheid\"?<br />The culture of non-adherence to laws of any kind was bread by the ANC/UDF in their campaigns in the 80's and we are now reaping the fruits of their labours.<br />Additionally, the SAPS is a joke and the culture of theft, bribery and corruption is endorsed by the highest echelons in parliament....    zeet");
document.write("<h5>What rubbish</h5>");
document.write("Crime is caused by a BAD VALUE SYSTEM.Because people are DISHONEST.<br />Another effort so shift blame and making an excuse for dysfunctional values.<br />They will probably rewrite the Ten Commandments soon.Thou may not steal unless you are poor.<br />Thou may not murder unless you are poor.<br />ETC ETC. OJ");
document.write("<h5>CRIME</h5>");
document.write("They must be asking the perptrators themselves. As most of the crimes are commited by rich syndicates this makes no sense. No-one minds  poor people stealing a loaf of bread however it is not like that at all. Also the ANC's old policy of making the country ungovernable has now manifested into crime.<br />Most of the criminals are ex ANC cadres who hid their armed caches (mainly AK 47's) throughout the country. They were and are still used to not working with only the occasional terrorism acts as part of their tasks. Why must they work now when it is much easier to steal and simply kill the innocents who not only have to worry about their loved ones safety but also how to survive in to-days high cost of living. . Blaze");
document.write("<h5>Crime due to poverty</h5>");
document.write("Ask the hundreds of millions of Chinese and Indians whether they commit crime due to poverty. They are as poor as or even poorer than many South Africans , and yet do not commit crime. <br /><br />WHY ? the rule of law applies. I respect Arch Desmond Tutu when he states thta RSA has a culture of entitlement and NO respect for the law . I personally have a file of fines not paid and only pay fines when and if ever the powers that be come to my office and tell me to pay the fine itself or even  pay contempt of court . I act within the parameters set by the law enforcement of the country and i am sure i am no different to any citizen of South Africa.. HL");
document.write("<h5>What Nonsense</h5>");
document.write("Most Crime (percentage wise i.e. value) is committed by blue collar workers and above (Travel-Gate.) Put The blame where it belongs no value systems and no retribution. If you are taught that you are a product of some cosmic accident that took place millions of years ago. Life is simply survival of the fittest. There are not absolutes, kick out the 10 commandments and guess what… We are living it …. SonOf SA");
document.write("<h5>poverty to crime</h5>");
document.write("yes poverty causes crime------just the same as beetroot and showers prevents AIDS. john d");
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