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Crime and (A Rumour Called) "punishment"

Justice has failed many I know For you and I there is little to show. You see, figures are not made from these times Government bodies care about the crimes Promotion is made on ‘helping’ those who dare Endless resources pumped in to show ‘we care’ Youth intervention, counselling and a final warning All this goes on until the day is dawning Higher salaries are not for helping the innocent A quick call will do, doesn’t that seams a little bit bent? We are the ones who have had the raw deal We would never hurt, damage or steal It seams to me the more honest you are Justice cares less and I find that bizarre. Governments look good by how many criminals they catch Then they will always come out with out a scratch As always there is no money to be made in the cure Solving problems and reinventing new, that’s for sure Moral obligations and responsibility dissolve like salt Always someone else to blame, but never their fault. To say crime never pays is a phrase I want to believe I suppose its what the individual wants to perceive Punishment to fit the crime, that would be nice However, there is more logic in just rolling the dice.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 3/20/2010 1:50:00 PM
There is no punishment for crime in this day and age, murderers can take a life, and live with all mod cons, this i do not understand. I could go on, but i have work on Monday > but one day before its to late > Governments will realise >> James
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Date: 3/14/2010 9:17:00 PM
Linda marie has a very cool blog you need to check out.It's about getting to know you.It is pretty fun.
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Date: 3/12/2010 4:27:00 PM
Great write Gareth, Its so clear isn't it, but we don't know who is at the top of all this power, they are to well protected and we can't do anything about it. How many government changes have we seen in our lifetime and nothing gets any better, however many rules they have there is always that little get out claus somewhere...got me thinking well done ....Allie
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Date: 3/12/2010 4:26:00 PM
enjoyed today
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Date: 3/12/2010 4:06:00 PM
Super intense write Gareth ... your last line is perfection.. government is one big machine overpowering the "little guy" and I would also like to believe justice prevails most of the time... enjoyed reading your stirring rendition of government ..crime..and punishments...luv.. "Sweetheart"
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