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Shoot to Kill
10/04/2008 08:55
I think this is one of the most sensible statements from the government recently. The Police should be given the power to do their job, otherwise they are just a joke for criminals to laugh at. - Charley17 |
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KIll the criminails
10/04/2008 08:55
Well knock me over with a feather!!!! a very irresponsible statement from the Deputy Minister, bet you there will be the normal "I was misquoted" retraction coming within the next few hours. If she wants the police to kill the criminails she needs to first change the law to empower them, they can't just go and break the law because the Deputy Minister says so!!!. I wish they would change the law and get these criminail scum off our streets. - Mike |
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Shoot to kill
10/04/2008 08:56
I absolutely agree that if there is a reasonable suspicion that an apparent attacker is out to harm you or your family, give it horns. I am against the paranoia rhetoric that suggests you can shoot someone just because he looks a bit dodgy and is walking past your gate. - SkerP |
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If only...
10/04/2008 08:57
If only we could believe this... Violence is the only language criminals understand as it is the only language they communicate in in this country. Shoot to kill... - Johan |
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Spot On-Susan
10/04/2008 08:57
Why do we still have Charles Nqakula as the minister when Susan Shabangu makes sense than Charles...Shoot to kill.. - Kolobe |
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Hooray!!
10/04/2008 08:57
Susan Shabangu for president!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Camel Man |
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Shoot them
10/04/2008 08:59
Certain violent, cruel criminals should be shot. - Pangea |
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Exterminate the scum now !!
10/04/2008 08:59
Every violent criminal must have a bounty on his head. Any citizen brandishing a firearm or lethal weapon should be a legal target for extermination by police, private security or the public at large. - antonio |
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Fully 100% agree!
10/04/2008 09:00
All criminals should be dealt with according to the crime. If he steals, chop his hand off, if he rapes chop his you know what off, if he has a gun and rob, he must be killed first! If the death penalty does not come back then people WILL take the law in their own hands... - JB |
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Some sense at last
10/04/2008 09:01
Did not think I would ever hear something like this. So we do have some members of parliament who actually have a brain. They obviously are hiding them very far away.
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Death Penalty
10/04/2008 09:01
So "shoot tp kill" can be implemented, but not the death penalty. Isn't this sending out mixed messages. One the one hand this goverment abolished the death penalty as it was unconstitutional, yet now cops don't have 2 worry about constitutional rights, they can just shoot. - Houston |
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It's about time
10/04/2008 09:01
Irresponsible maybe since the law states otherwise, but I think it's a cr*p law, that needs to be changed, inline with what she said. Give police and public the backing to defent innocents and themselves in dangerous situations.
So yes, I agree, remove them from society permanently. If they don't respect life, why should we respect theirs? - stephan |
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Mike
10/04/2008 09:02
I have to agree with Mike - The whole I have been miquoted retraction should follow shortly, besides the cops tend to run away rather quickly when the sh1t hits the fan. - Stryker |
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It's about time
10/04/2008 09:02
That these measures were introduced. Too long the criminal scum has ruled the land. They must now feel the wrath that their chosen path will bring. - TruthBeTold |
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Finally!
10/04/2008 09:03
I agree with and support the sentiment to the hilt. A criminal gives up his constitutional rights whe he chooses to act against the rights of others. Biblically - Murder is a sin, not Killing - there is a difference. I say that gun ownership regulations should be relaxed so that the law-abiding citizen will have a better chance of self defence. Bring back the death penalty for Rape and Murder as these types of criminals add no value to society. - Brad Naidoo |
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Yes
10/04/2008 09:03
I woman near to my heart. No fluffy tree hugging liberal save the criminals driffel other polititions does, straight to the point, kill the vermin. Fullstop. - padkos |
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Scary Stuff!
10/04/2008 09:03
So who's to say what the definition of a criminal is that she was eluding to.Can we trust the saps to be accurate in their determination as to what constitutes the justification of shooting to kill.Will we not be training a bunch of murderers? - psycobabble |
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Shoot to kill
10/04/2008 09:03
One doesn't know whether she had ulterior motives (a la Zuma), but I agree with the sentiments expressed by her. Nothing else has worked so far, so I say give it a try! - SF |
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Amend the Law first...
10/04/2008 09:04
Selebi said the same thing two years back. But then just shoot a criminal then you will see all hell break lose. Susan Shabangu should be made the Minister of Safety and Security and she must amend the law to agree with her statements. otherwise this SHOOT TO KILL nonsense is another tactic to pull the crowds, if she means business then she must push for a motion in parliament, the law and not the minister say that the police should give a warning shot first, and the prosecutors in court don?t use the word of the Minister, they use the documented law.. - Kolobe |
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Pew Pew!
10/04/2008 09:04
If anyone outright poses a potentially lethal threat to a police officer, they should have the right to use any means necessary to defend themselves. What good is a dead law enforcer? - TaurusaurusRex |
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Shoot to kill
10/04/2008 09:06
It's about time our goverment begins to realise that murderers and rapists are NOT better than their victims!! They should not be protected!!! - pat |
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shoot to kill??
10/04/2008 09:06
I agree 100% If people are prepared to live a life of crime,they should be prepared to carry the consequences. - Christine |
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Shoot or be shot!!!!
10/04/2008 09:06
At first her words bring up some real feelings that some of us have been feeling for some time. The cops in this country can not do their jobs and therefore we all are in danger. Taking the idea a bit further i would say "YEAH!!!" these bastards need to taken off our streets and behind bars where they belong. We as the people of this country who pay our taxes are left with nothing, NO POWER AND NO SAY!! - Anton |
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OMG!!!!
10/04/2008 09:06
Yes, yes, yes. Finally, an MP who understands that its more important to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens than criminals. Funny that such an obvious statement should sound so revolutionary. If there is a genuine zero-tolerance approach to these thugs they will get the message. Well done!!! Can't wait for the backlash from pressure groups who support these criminals, though. - ian |
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Susan Shabangu as president!
10/04/2008 09:07
Finally some sense coming from the goverment. With statements like this, criminals might actually start being afraid of the law. Well said Susan, I feel safer already! - West |
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Fire....
10/04/2008 09:07
Fight fire with fire. This is the a big step into the right direction for the problem we face in this country. Well said. - JB |
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LET US KILL THE DOGS
10/04/2008 09:08
Enough is enough. Let us kill those who kill us. I am sure the minister has been the victim of crime recently. But just change the law to accomodate us - Papi |
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A Comment
10/04/2008 09:08
*The constitution says criminals must be kept safe* What the....? Come on! Sorry I have to agree with the deputy minister. If my family is at all in danger, I will shoot first, and take the consequences afterwards. Not right? That is how we have become in this crime infested country of ours. - carol |
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Yes!
10/04/2008 09:08
If Susan Shabangu would run for president... she's just won my vote!
It has never been illegal in this country for a police officer or civilian to kill a criminal who threatens their life. The constitution only protects the human rights of criminals to be treated in a manner that's fair and just, it does not protect the criminal him/herself.
If someone threatens my life or the life of anyone close to me, I HAVE the right to destroy them! - Ernst |
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Kill them or kiss them
10/04/2008 09:08
While I believe in the right to self-defense for ALL citizens and support the use of deadly force in the apprehension of criminals it must be used with circumspect. Our constitution guarantees the right to life. I believe that a murderous criminal gives up that right when he starts killing. But the courts must have the opportunity to convict. If the court cannot pass a death penalty how can a rookie constable? Bring back the death penalty along with this. - Jim |
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Unfair advantage
10/04/2008 09:08
The police should be empowered to shoot to kill. The criminals are not impeded by anything from killing the policemen, so while the police are bound by law not to shoot to kill without consequences, the criminals have an unfair advantage. It is like the gun laws in SA: the responsible citizen must declare their firearm or not own one, but the criminals have no respect for the law. Therefore the victims are stripped defenceless while the criminals are armed and dangerous. - E |
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shoot to kill
10/04/2008 09:08
Shoot to kill if the criminals are armed. - Tanya |
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Irresponsible minister must be censured
10/04/2008 09:08
If the quote is true, it is a disgrace that a minister can be this irresponsible. There are laws concerning the use of deadly force and if police cannot uphold these laws, we will have opened up a real pandora's box. Shabangu will have to be severely reprimanded if the quote is accurate. - saliem |
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Shoot to kill
10/04/2008 09:08
Well about time. It's nice to see that there is someone in govt. who is as fed up with the crime. Like she says. They've got guns, now use it. Get these smug bastards off the streets and out of the prisons where they just end up having a nice holiday paid for by the tax payers. Wonder if she'd like to run for president.... - Cat |
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One Criminal 2 Bullets !!
10/04/2008 09:09
I say kill the Bastards!!Lots of innocent lives have been taken by this suckers & to add salt into the wounds the Gov spends our hardearned cash by means of taxes to secure & feed this creeps!!And if this is the Deputy's attempt to secure votes then let it be as long as this Evil Beings are eliminated from society NB:The majority of this criminals are my fellow Black people & poverty can't be an excuse for taking innocent lives!! Shoot the Mutha F%#rs!! - Les-Maada |
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Shoot to Kill
10/04/2008 09:11
No one's got the right to kill, but if the situation permits to do so, then let it be, because these criminals have no mercy. How many farmers have been killed and at the end of the day the criminals walk free in our streets looking for their next victim, SHOOT AND KILL THE CRIMINALS. - Lisa |
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kill the criminals
10/04/2008 09:11
I agree with the statement and the sentiment as the police are sitting ducks, as are we sitting in our homes churches, schools and hospitals. Far too many policemen and women are killed whilst trying to protect us and nothing is done. However, if the law prohibits police from acting in this manner, then the law does need to be changes ASAP. - Richard Wooldridge |
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The Dep Minister is.......
10/04/2008 09:11
clearly shooting form the hip....! Buffalo Bill country, here we come. She might have a stake in a company, producing and selling bullet proof vests issued by the Government to all valid ID holders in SA. - Benzo |
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KIll the criminals
10/04/2008 09:11
2 Wrongs might not make a right, but leaving one wrong definitely does not. Criminals should start to think twice before doing something (unlike under the current state of S.A.), police should be allowed to protect themselves and the public. - Erich |
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shoot to kill
10/04/2008 09:11
i think the hon. deputy minister only plays to the gallery...will she come to my defence in court if i defend myself and shoot a robber dead? - kobus |
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Good idea
10/04/2008 09:11
It sounds good to me. There is no death penalty officially, but police who are under attack need to use any means necessary. There is still one problem that needs attention: if you hit a burglar in your own house, why can he have you charged for assault? Can only the police defend themselves? - James |
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to those who think it is irresponsible
10/04/2008 09:11
I can already hear people saying it's inhuman to shoot a criminal. To you I say, shut the hell up and get out of the fricken way. This is the ONLY way to stop violent crime. Kill the killers! - Sean |
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now if only....
10/04/2008 09:11
Now if only they would give us victims the same right to protect ourselves. The criminals need to know that if they come into my house they will be shot and I don't miss!!! - Nick |
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Jy vra nog
10/04/2008 09:12
Of course i agree.I don't think it's electioneering as Charles Ncqakula said the same thing after the Jeppestown killings.But the govt must support the police legally if they are charged for killing criminals while performing their duties and not leave them to face the law alone. - Godfrey |
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This is good
10/04/2008 09:12
Well put and totally agree.Criminals dont shoot warning shots.Police shouldnt be asked to do the same.Its time the law abiding citizens are protected at the cost of criminals and not vice versa. - Good stuff |
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Another populist in the making
10/04/2008 09:12
What a shame that deputy minister cannot put her deeds were her mouth is. Change the legislation morons! How do you expect the police to kill the criminals while the law says no. Is she going to shoulder the responsibility and protect these poor policemen, who are reduced to toy cops, if they kill the 'bastards'? Another populist in the making who is going to say 'I misspoke'. Too cheap. - Daniel |
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Unconstitutional?
10/04/2008 09:12
Killing South African citizens in their homes and cars is unconstitutional. The national police service not being able to protect civil soceity is unconstitutional. If any policeman runs low on bullets they are welcome to contact me and I'll gladly donate! - Jeremy |
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Shot to kill
10/04/2008 09:12
I dont agree with that,bcos innocent people are going to die.The Deputy must be reasonable about what she have said,there are people who willkill others & said he is a criminal. - nthabiseng |
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Unbelievable
10/04/2008 09:13
Although many will agree in principle, given the fact that it can be construed as an official statement, in my view it is merely the ravings of an idiot. Where do we get our ministers/politicians from in this country? - Jouster |
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HIgh time
10/04/2008 09:13
Its about time we came down seriously on criminals. Maybe this will act as an deterrent to some extent. Hooray! - Andrew |
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YES....
10/04/2008 09:14
I agree, but only for criminals who cause harm, or have caused harm... - guess |
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Downward Spiral
10/04/2008 09:14
Sensible? This statement is just plain irresponsible. It is really simple... police get guns & the criminals get bigger guns. The whole idea of trying to fight violence with violence just does not work. Guns should only reserved for special policing units and VERY strictly in public society. - italic_s |
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Shoot to kill...
10/04/2008 09:14
This country needs SERIOUS crime prevention tactics... this should help, a little... Now they just need to up their accuracy as well...
SA has more people murdered per DAY than New Zealand has murdered per year, even if we have 10% more people, 365 times more murders is SCARY... - Jan |
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Unconststutional?
10/04/2008 09:15
Murdering South African citizens in their homes is unconstitutional. The SAPS not fulfiiling their duty of protecting civil scoiety, is unconstitutional. If any member of the SAPS needs more bullets to carry out their orders, please feell free to contact me for a donation! - Jeremy |
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Shoot to kill
10/04/2008 09:15
We should be backing her to the hilt. We need to give the police greater powers and freedom to act - every time a policeman reacts he is guaranteed of two things - human rights lovers are going to bitch that he was too aggressive and mistreated the poor disadvantaged murderous bastard that was about to rape and murder his victim, or some one else will claim that he didnt do his job properly because he is corrupt in some way. No Win! Criminals are terrorists that do not respect our constitution. - Warren |
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Back from the grave...
10/04/2008 09:16
Hang the criminals from the highway bridges with a sign around their necks! We are scared, why should the criminals not share our fear? - Charlton Heston |
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First Class
10/04/2008 09:16
I love it. This gives me reason to return to SA
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Susan SHABANGU for President!
10/04/2008 09:17
Tell me I am not dreaming! This is the first person that actually wants to protect the innocent. I used to think the criminals had more protection than the normal man in the street. This is the first step in the right direction. Well done Susan! - Nicola |
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Grossly irresponsible and down right stupid statement.
10/04/2008 09:17
There's a law that requires any gun owner to adhere to the rules of engagement. You only shoot if you have fired a warning shot and also use force proportionate to threat. If such threat has diminished, you are no longer allowed to use excessive force, simple as that. If a criminal uses his fists to rob you, you may not shoot him, you will face a murder charge and rot in jail. The guy who chased a 12yr old (smash and grab) and killed him even after he has apologised will face a murder charge. - Libembe |
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yup...
10/04/2008 09:18
I agree - carina |
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Shoot to Kill? More trouble than its worth.
10/04/2008 09:18
As much as I love it when politicians talk tough, I have my doubts. I have a brother who was a police reservist in JHB and I can assure you that shooting anyone no matter how dangerous they may have been - results in months of anguish, court hearings and paperwork. Worse still is if the bastard survives and pleads victimisation - the law does indeed protect the animals of society so thats where you need change to give effect to the words. Brother now serves with the Perth Police - far more normal - Stryker |
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This is nothing new...
10/04/2008 09:19
It has NEVER been illegal in this country for a police officer or civilian to kill a criminal who immediately threatens or endangers their life.
To those who punt the idea that our constitution protects criminals, have you even read it? It only protects the human rights of a criminal.
Susan Shabangu has just re-affirmed what is allready practiced. If you dont believe it, go point a gun at a policeman and test it for yourself. - Ernst |
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Shoot to kill..
10/04/2008 09:19
My heart says...."Yes!...and about time too!"
My head, however, has warning bells ringing.
If we allow the police to disregard the Constitution, what road do we start down?
What would be next, firing squad without even having a fair trial?
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Shoot to Kill
10/04/2008 09:20
Its about time!!!! Criminals can do whatever they want. If their lives are in danger, which it always is, they must protect socity and themselves. "Shoot to Kill" - Altus |
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10/04/2008 09:21
Are you sure this came from our government? I thought the law stating we had to keep criminals safe was to protect our politicians? - Anon12 |
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Kill criminals
10/04/2008 09:22
Let the criminals get what they deserve 'Death Penalty" - Ike |
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SHOOT TO KILL CRIMINALS
10/04/2008 09:22
Lawlesness leads to innocent citizens loosing their lives and all they so worked hard attain. It is a fair comment to shoot and kill criminals who think they control this contry.If they are brave enough to kill the police what about ordinary citizens like you and I? - BB |
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Irresponsible statement
10/04/2008 09:22
By attempting to kill criminals, residents will be putting their own lives to danger and without any form of solid protection. To me this sounds crazy, and it shows that the deputy minister doesn't have any ideas anymore to curb crime, she's just throwing around any desperate last suggestion without thinking about its implications. - Sello |
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At last
10/04/2008 09:22
Finally all educated bloggers agree. It's nice to see. Let's not get too excited though, as some of you have said, wait for the first self defender to shoot someone, before we judge the Dep Minister's sincerity. - Johann |
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Yes
10/04/2008 09:23
But unfortunately she will probably be fired for saying that, and every police officer that acts out her instructions will be sent to jail. How's that for 'n good constitution... - Francois Roux |
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sharp sharp
10/04/2008 09:23
Who ever threaten police life must be killed.
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State of the Nation
10/04/2008 09:23
The statement may come across as gung ho, but it is simply indicative of the "State of the Nation". The fact she received a standing ovation is enough of an indication that the Nation is sick of living in fear and being held to ransom by a violent criminal element. The Minister is imply echoing the sentiments of the Nation.... Criminals, unfortunately, are generally back on the streets again very soon after being aprehended. Frustrating for the SAPS I am sure - Colin |
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AT LAST: Shoot to Kill
10/04/2008 09:24
At last someone is starting to wake up in this country!!!!!!!!!!!! This is what South Africa needs, criminals are ruling we need to fight fire with fire. Well done and lets start right now. 2 criminals were shot in my area 3 nights ago by SAS Security, well done and many more. Good Hunting.Roy - Roy |
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great chirp
10/04/2008 09:24
... but she will no doubt be censured by the ANC, the ANCYL, the SACP and others and then back off, claim to have been misquoted and carry on regardless.
I wonder if she would be prepared to stand by her comments and go to court for the benefit of the home-owner / tenant in a case where someone has been attacked in their home and retaliated with deadly force? Somehow I think not!!!! - Lee |
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Sanity prevails
10/04/2008 09:25
After reading the article i believe a certain amount of sanity still prevails within elements of the government. Unfortunately you can't have one minister saying shoot to kill and another saying ban guns. The question i have is shoot to kill or ban guns?? I vote for the former. Now we need the law on our side. - John Camp |
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Shoot to Kill
10/04/2008 09:25
I think it's important to remember that cops have been told to shoot to kill when their own lives or the lives of other innocent people are at risk. This is not a form of Capital punishment but a form of defense against criminals who lost all respect for human life and therefore don?t care what they do to who. We can?t ask our law enforcement to respect the constitution when it puts their lives first. ?Shoot to kill? only applies in a life threatening situation where the other alternative is dead innocent people. - Bill |
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shoot to kill
10/04/2008 09:25
She deserves a gold medal for saying that, we are so sick of criminals getting away with everything, and we the victims must just keep quiet. - cynthia |
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Desperate times
10/04/2008 09:26
Her statement might not be 100% in line with the constitution but we are in desperate times which calles for desperate measures. - DS |
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Shoot to Kill
10/04/2008 09:27
I see the DA is totally against this statement. First they want the death penalty, and this is about as close to it as they will get due to our current constitution. But could the DA be against it just because a bright idea, comment, has come out of the ANC? So much for supporting the DA in the future. - Ron |
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And then shoot again to make sure he is dead
10/04/2008 09:28
And then shoot again to make sure he is dead - bob |
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Shoot to kill
10/04/2008 09:29
Good for you Susan,I agree to many policeman/woman and security guards get kill. Let them do there job. - E Meiring |
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shoot
10/04/2008 09:30
We are crying out for the death penalty to be re-instated! This is a good start, and I believe criminals will start thinking twice before going on a killing/raping spree, - Lin |
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Violence begets violence
10/04/2008 09:30
The sad reality is that the condonation of this statement simply exacerbates the shocking spiral of violence in our country. One simply needs to look at what is going on in places like Gaza and Iraq to see what I mean. I don't know what the solution to the crime problem is, but the "shoot 1st, questions later" approach is a no-brainer - yt1021 |
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I like you Kolobe, stru!
10/04/2008 09:30
I like you Kolobe my brother. In your first comment you say - Why do we still have Charles Nqakula as the minister when Susan Shabangu makes sense than Charles...Shoot to kill. Then after thinking carefully about it minutes later, you write again and say - this SHOOT TO KILL nonsense is another tactic to pull the crowds. Now it's a nonsense after you just praised it? - Sello |
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SAPS Corruption and Shoot to Kill? Wow!!!
10/04/2008 09:31
I am as scared of the SAPS/JHB Mtero police as I am of criminals. If those corrupt members of the police service are given the go ahead to kill criminals, can we be sure that they won't set up and kill innocent citizens to protect themselves from being caught for their corrupt actions? It will just increase the fear I have of the SAPS, and not for the right reasons. - SAPS-PHOBIC |
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Viva Susan!
10/04/2008 09:31
I cannot help to agree. It is about time for progressive action and a no tolerance law. The crime and violence is unbearable in this country. Crime is leading to mass exodus of people to safer countries. My friends are emigrating with the speed of white lightning. Unless crime is brought under control, I see no future for South Africa - Flowerfountain |
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This can only result in a win-win.
10/04/2008 09:32
If criminals are killed this would also relieve some of the pressure on our legal system because the guilty will automatically receive the death penalty. A win-win situation if I ever saw one. - Singularity |
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Change the laws
10/04/2008 09:32
They've changed the laws in the states and we should do the same. Gun etiquette and shooting classes should be mandatory with a license. Its of no use in a safe. If an armed person breaks into your home you can assume that he is not there to have tea with you and shoot to kill. Stuff this nonsense about warning shots! I'll shoot in the roof after I've shot him between the eyes. - May |
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Downward Spiral Italic_s
10/04/2008 09:33
Italic_s, you are welocome to your opinion. While the criminals, in the short term, may get bigger guns we cannot allow them to run over us because we are scared of doing the right thing. So restricting the ability of the nation to protect itself is lunacy. Unfortunately at the current time we must fight fire with fire. The impunity that criminals experience must be halted abruptly. Pacifists, lock yourselves away, there is a rough ride ahead. - Jim |
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Shoot to Kill??? What tha????
10/04/2008 09:33
So is the deputy minister saying it's OK to shoot someone for stealing a loaf of bread? That person is still a criminal - Nono |
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Death penalty belongs to courts
10/04/2008 09:35
Change law to allow death penalty. Allocate more money to address causes of crime instead of Gautrain, Stadiums,etc. Killing them affects police who end up also killing their families. Counselling must be given to police who end up killing other humans as this dehumanizes the police. - Agi |
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Shoot to kill
10/04/2008 09:35
Armed or not armed, i say shoot to kill.
Firstly you not suppose to be on my property, secondly you are a threat and thirdly i will do anything to protect my family! Its time Government takes a serious stance on crime, we need to be hard and toughen up. - Ian |
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Take that criminals - YES!
10/04/2008 09:36
At last, someone in government that is willing to act against crime. Give the power back to the people. - Pleased |
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Kolobe - Agreed
10/04/2008 09:38
Make her the new Minister of Safety and Security. Although, I'm expecting some backlash from the ANC etc. Hopefully she will not have to retract her statement. - Sinudeity |
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Great Guns Susan!
10/04/2008 09:38
You have my vote and I will be happy to assist the SAPS in any and every way possible! - cden99 |
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Take that criminals - YES!
10/04/2008 09:39
At last, someone in government that is willing to act against crime. Give the power back to the people. - Pleased |
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Bring back the Death Penalty!
10/04/2008 09:39
If "shoot to kill" is implemented, why not bring back the death penalty?! Criminals will think twice before killing and raping innocent citizens. - Lila |
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Constitution
10/04/2008 09:40
Why the whining about the constitution? It is not worth the paper it's written on. How many times has it been amended? 20? - JV |
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shooting
10/04/2008 09:41
i dont blame the people taking the law in own hands. - marian van der walt |
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I see Libembe
10/04/2008 09:42
So we have to first kindly enquire from the criminal concerned what level of threat he constitutes to us before taking the necessary & applicable force? In other words if he only has a knife,I have to find a knife to defend myself in order to make it a fair fight? What a laugh! - The Truth |
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i just cancelled my tickets to emigrate
10/04/2008 09:42
I'm staying that's it. This is the most forward thinking thing that has EVER come from government.
It is legal to take a life to save a life but if a killer/burglar is standing in your living room with a gun behind his back you are not allowed to shoot because your are not in danger at that point. Now we have permission to shoot in that situation, just what we need. fair is fair and its good that we treat them the way they treat others.this is the answer south africa was waitng for. BRAVO!! - Im staying |
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Self defense is not a crime, murder with intent is
10/04/2008 09:43
I agree whole heartedly that if a police officer's life is in danger, that he/she should have the full right to self defense. They should also be able to walk away knowing that they will not be prosecuted because they killed someone to save their own life. But publicly broadcasting that police offers should shoot to kill without a warning shot and to use their guns just because they have them, is a dangerous lesson to preach. She will not bare the scars or the prosecution, the poice officer will. - Dominique |
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Terminate with extreme prejudice!
10/04/2008 09:43
Congratulations to our deputy minister, she has discovered that actions count. You cannot create more laws to force criminals to obey existing laws. You cannot disarm legal owners of firearms and hope criminals will no longer have access to firearms. We need a police force that can react decisively and not worry about the repucussions of doing their duty.Kill the vicious killers, the child-raping monsters, but lets retain our humanity in doing so. Viva Susan Shabangu. - Ivan |
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Shoot to kill as and when necessary
10/04/2008 09:44
Our ambitious minister's comment is being taking out of context I think. Her proposed policy is to allow the police to "shoot to kill" when the incumbent police officer is threatened i.e. they are allowed to return or open fire in the event their lives are at stake carrying out out their duties. I agree with this whole heartedly, but it needs to be made policy. The police are meant protected us from these murderous animals, we need to empower them with the ability to do so. - Grant |
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Yes Yes Yes NBS!!!
10/04/2008 09:44
Don't hold yr breath though. You will essentially be killing the ANC voters. Something the government will do anything to avoid. - MP3 |
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What Constitution?
10/04/2008 09:45
Which criminal enters your house and abides by the constitutional laws? they rape and kill our famalies, do you think i care what the constitutional laws say then? - Sam |
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shoot to kill
10/04/2008 09:45
criminals are given more rights in the country ,that is why they dont even respect police and the law of the country ,off course ,criminals should be shot and killed if they threaten police - lebo |
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Shoot to Kill
10/04/2008 09:46
With out the death penalty in a violent crime infested South Africa it is an easy LIFE for a criminal. A "Shoot to Kill' policy would be the best option we have right now. - D Penalty |
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Bunch of retards
10/04/2008 09:47
I can't believe the level of stupidity on this forum. It clearly depicts a sad scenario where violence is solved through violence. This shows that we are a sick society which promotes killings. We purport to be christians, whereas we justify violence. This is stupidity at its best. - Calvin Mkhize |
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Time to take back the streets
10/04/2008 09:47
It's high time SAPS were given the authority to take back the streets, we have all lived in fear for too long, but in the same breath, please please teach them to use guns and force in a responsible manner, its no good putting guns in the hands of offices who are not trained to read or write or can only use a speed trapping device, but cannot direct traffic when the lights are out! Sometimes you have to be very carefull what you wish for!!! - This is Bob |
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