NZ POLICE MINISTER WANTS RAPE AS PUNISHMENT
Post-earthquake, there are various issues with scams and burglaries. There is a lot of public outrage about anyone taking advantage during this crisis.
Police Minister Judith Collins compared the actions of looters etc to "people who rob the dead" (NZHerald, source), which pretty accurately describes the public feeling about this, but it's the next quote that really got my attention.
"I hope they go to jail for a long time - with a cellmate."
Her meaning is pretty fucking clear. The Police Minister just publicly wished for the rape of criminals.
There is no excuse for rape. Not ever. No "she was asking it", no "well, they stole an emergency generator". NO. This is not fucking okay.
(Eta: as a sidenote, Judith Collins has contact details. Just as a, you know. Point of interest.)
This counts as my quake report for today. As you can see, I'm still alive and I still have power.
Police Minister Judith Collins compared the actions of looters etc to "people who rob the dead" (NZHerald, source), which pretty accurately describes the public feeling about this, but it's the next quote that really got my attention.
"I hope they go to jail for a long time - with a cellmate."
Her meaning is pretty fucking clear. The Police Minister just publicly wished for the rape of criminals.
There is no excuse for rape. Not ever. No "she was asking it", no "well, they stole an emergency generator". NO. This is not fucking okay.
(Eta: as a sidenote, Judith Collins has contact details. Just as a, you know. Point of interest.)
This counts as my quake report for today. As you can see, I'm still alive and I still have power.