Pubdate: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 Source: Windsor Star (CN ON) Copyright: 2006 The Windsor Star Contact: http://www.canada.com/windsor/windsorstar/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/501 Author: Bernice Badour TOUGHER SENTENCES NEEDED FROM COURTS Re: House arrests. It's a complete disregard to our law enforcement efforts when weak sentences are being handed down by our courts. We preach to our children and grandchildren and others of the dangers and consequences when involved in drugs. When these individuals are apprehended, the courts seem to think that a slap on the wrist is sufficient. These individuals knew, at the time of their illegal activities, that they were committing a crime. We the taxpayers believe that a person convicted of illegal activities should be penalized with a prison sentence, not house arrest. What a joke. A person regardless of age should have the knowledge of the severity of such an illegal act. Would these individuals supply their own children, family and friends with an addicting drug? Drugs causes robberies, assaults and even death. We need our law enforcement to protect our society with more backing from the courts. Therefore, we need our judges to hand out prison terms, not house arrest, to these undesirables. Get them off our streets for good so our children and grandchildren can live in a better society. Bernice Badour Windsor - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman