Crime Pays? III

Citizens live in fear of saying the wrong thing while the violent and corrupt sleep in peace. Women feel unsafe in public transport. We all live in fear, and communities patrol their own streets and do much of the police work themselves — giving up their sleep and fuel to help their communities survive. The damage that crime does is of course not just an economic question but does increase the cost of living and the cost of doing business. This is my area of expertise and, sticking to my knitting, I think it is important that some points are made. Starting at the cost of government corruption: Moreover, this excludes irregular expenditure which has amounted to more than R billion in the last few years.

Bribes in everyday life, for anything from getting out of a traffic fine to securing a teaching post, are rife. Bribes for jobs are not even measured in any crime report but one hears of it frequently from a range of sectors.

• Crime pays too easily in Amsterdam, ombudsman says | NL Times.
• McGraw-Hill Specialty Board Review Tintinallis Emergency Medicine Examination and Board Review, 7th Edition;
• Special offers and product promotions.

Train commuters pay about five times more to use taxis and many lose their ability to work as they cannot afford taxi fees. Suburbia ends up paying more for insurance of vehicles, household contents and of course security services. This money could have been spent more productively on other items such as cars or gardens. The newly built power stations cost more than in other regions, resulting in higher electricity prices.

The massive debt accrued is causing higher interests for government debt as well as downgrades for the country. South African businesses have invested more abroad than any of the other top 20 emerging market countries, which normally receive investment from abroad!

Crime Pays III: The Triple Cross

Just the power fiasco and capital flight have meant that South Africa has about three million jobs less today than it should have. It is even possible that South Africa could be twice as wealthy. Seriously restructure the police and get them to focus on real crimes, not drugs, speeding or prostitution. Focus police and court efforts on crimes that hurt people or the economy.

Throwing the book at a shoplifter but not at the perpetrator of tender fraud is stupid and shows that the police contain too many cowards! Longer sentences for major economic crimes such as rigging tenders by changing these to a treason-like charge. Steal cable and get 25 years!

Hold protest leaders responsible for damages. Change life sentences to 40 years. The underworld now has such a big advantage that more and more people opt for fast money. If you report it, there are disbelieving reactions and then they go on with their day. But where the government is intolerably absent, the right of the strongest applies.

Frequently bought together

Just putting more police officers on the street will not solve this problem, the Ombudsman said. It's not the chance of getting caught that should be increased, instead the chance of committing a crime should be reduced. According to Zuurmond, every offense has a certain pattern of behavior. The possibilities are not in the investigation. The possibilities are in prevention.

Crime Pays III: The Triple Cross by Tha Twinz

Skip to main content. Crime pays too easily in Amsterdam, ombudsman says.

Police tape seals crime scene for forensic investigation. Top stories Recent stories. Cashback will be credited as Amazon Pay balance within 10 days. Valid only on your first 2 online payments.

Cashback will be credited as Amazon Pay balance within 10 days from purchase. Here's how terms and conditions apply.

To get the free app, enter mobile phone number. See all free Kindle reading apps. Start reading Crime Pays? III on your Kindle in under a minute. Don't have a Kindle? Createspace Independent Pub 13 July Language: Be the first to review this item Would you like to tell us about a lower price? Share your thoughts with other customers.