Comments by "L Buds" (@L.budz.) on "Abuse in state care lawyer slams youth offender camps | TVNZ Breakfast" video.

Boo hoo
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If they don't want to go then don't do crime
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@ManaBlack208 drink or drown I say 😂 If the system was tougher on crime I wouldn't have treated it like a game, if they chopped off hands for theiving I wouldn't have stolen anything 😂 but when you have nothing and steal something to get by, the reward outweighs the risk
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@ManaBlack208 I've got 32 convictions and only got caught for a small % of offenses, the punishment was no deterrent, get a cosy bed and 3 meals a day and catch up with some old mates it's like a holiday camp, for some people actually better than their life outside of prison
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So what do you recommend instead?
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@ManaBlack208 well lock them up and don't let them disrupt those that want to lead a good life, it's worth trying to engage and help people see alternatives I was in cyfs custody from 12 years old, in YJ and later prison a few times, I was a troublesome kid and I didn't want to change but by the time I reached 21 I was sick of the whole process of court, jail etc and decided to focus on what makes me happy, The law and punishment is too soft on criminals and needs to get more serious, some people need direction in life and can't be responsible for themselves so need to be taught the right way, otherwise sit in a cell by themselves
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@ManaBlack208 that's the point I wouldn't have done shit knowing I'd have no fingers if that was the punishment. And It's a bit hard to steal again without them, 2nd offense = no hands at all 😂
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@ManaBlack208 I don't think that but many do, I clearly said "some people"..not I Some people come from broken homes and don't have food, shelter or caring families, just neglect and abuse so prison cam be a better life for some people. Not myself once again, I'm speaking for people I know from prison etc that have told me this. I have seen it happen to many people, mostly maori and parents are alcoholics and addicts and don't teach their kids any life skills. I grew up broke but my parents cared for me amd taught me morals and respect, I only stole to get things I couldn't afford, but one day I made some smarter choices and don't have to do crime to get what I want now. We need to educate criminals and re train them so they know how to live a better life
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@ManaBlack208 people have families and still commit crimes and go to jail, also people with jobs commit crimes and go to jail, I think you need to get out and experience life more, maybe talk to some criminals and see their perspectives, but you took what I said totally the wrong way and didn't take from it what I intended to put across.
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 @AnthonyFlack lol, delusional sheep
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