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3rd December 2008
RE: Sentence Handed Down To Killer Of Mr. Bill Rowe
Another example of a totally ludicrous sentence meted out by a system in crisis. My heart goes out to Mrs. Ellen Rowe and her family. I have been waiting since March 2006 to see justice for my son Arran. Arran’s killer is yet to be sentenced, and won’t be until April next year. All this time, I’ve been preparing myself for that day, knowing that justice will NOT be served. The sentence handed down to the killer of Mr. Rowe only serves to reinforce that terrible sinking feeling I have in my gut, every single day.
When are our politicians ever going to waken up to the fact that perpetrators of crimes resulting in the loss of a human life, deserve to be PUNISHED? When are our politicians going to change the system to ensure that the perpetrators of such crimes are punished first, and then given the opportunity of rehabilitation?
When are we going to get a politician who has the guts and determination to do what is necessary to put a halt to this wanton carnage? Mr Barnett, forget sinking the railway between Northbridge and the city, forget the new footy stadium. Spend the money where it’s really necessary. Start by implementing a major review of our laws and our legal system. Make WA great again. Make WA a safe, enjoyable place to live. Protect your constituents by putting in place laws and sentencing regimes that provide real justice AND deterrents.
What is the bloody point of spending billions of dollars in refurbishing our city, a city where nobody is safe, a state where the criminals have the upper hand. Spend the money on fixing the system. Toughen the laws. Have the guts to send these animals away for a very long time. Build the bloody prisons. Reinforce the police. Empower them.
I have a vision. My vision is of a society protected by a well staffed, well resourced police force, that operates under a zero tolerance policy. My vision is of a society protected by laws and sentencing procedures that guarantee that nobody can take a life without taking responsibility for their actions and subsequently serve an adequate period of imprisonment.
My vision is of a society that lives without fear of wandering hordes of incalcitrant youths hell bent on creating as much mayhem as possible.
Sadly, that’s all it is —— A vision !
Simon J. A. Barr | 
