Michael Fay Case Study
To do justice is to act or treat fairly, and that is what happened when Michael Fay was caned and imprisoned. Michael Fay deserved to be punished for vandalism because he had to be responsible for his actions. He also needed to be taught a lesson, and since he is living in Singapore, he should have abided by their laws. People who commit crimes should not get off on just a fancy argument. Being responsible for one’s actions is a quality that everyone wants from each other. Michael Fay should be responsible for vandalizing eighteen cars and stealing street signs. Other reporters said that “[there is] all this focus on the perpetrator and his rights, and they forget the fellow is a criminal.” The parents considered themselves “victims” and did not feel any shame for not having brought him up properly. He was old enough to know that the laws prohibit vandalism so he should have anticipated the consequences. Some people think that caning is too extensive for spray-paint that could have easily been removed with thinner. Although spray-paint is only temporary, caning is permanent, and the scars will remind him not to
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In the United States, the government “does not restrain or punish individuals, forgiving them for whatever they have done.” He used to believe that it was okay to vandalize cars and get away with it, but with the punishment, he learned to respect others’ property. It has been proven that caning is effective in teaching the lesson of respect others. Since 1988, government statistics show there has been a steady decline in the crime rate from “223 per 10,000 residents to 175 per 10,000.” The US may be successful and prosperous without caning and severe punishments, but it is nowhere near safe. There is violence, drug abuse, vandalism, and rape. Many of the citizens there feel no pressure to obey the laws. That is why caning is an effective punishment to teach criminals a
In the United States, the government “does not restrain or punish individuals, forgiving them for whatever they have done.” He used to believe that it was okay to vandalize cars and get away with it, but with the punishment, he learned to respect others’ property. It has been proven that caning is effective in teaching the lesson of respect others. Since 1988, government statistics show there has been a steady decline in the crime rate from “223 per 10,000 residents to 175 per 10,000.” The US may be successful and prosperous without caning and severe punishments, but it is nowhere near safe. There is violence, drug abuse, vandalism, and rape. Many of the citizens there feel no pressure to obey the laws. That is why caning is an effective punishment to teach criminals a