FWIW, there is new legislation on the books in Manitoba - that will, in addition to any other penalties - prevent car thieves from getting a drivers license for 12 years. Whether this will have a preventative effect is a matter that time will decide. Our tough drinking and driving laws seem to be working, at least. Marshall Ruskin Winnipeg, Manitoba >In a message dated 11/16/00 2:00:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, >palachance@CCAPCABLE.COM writes: > ><< is this getting too serious ?? > in the province of quebec, if you kill somebody and have a good lawyer, you > will have 4 years in a good heated jail...it gets very cold in here... tv > and what else...some people are better in than out... >> > >In the old days, steal a horse and get hanged. I think the same law should >apply today. If we bring that back, not many people would want to risk their >lives for a joyride. That's my opinion on the matter. > >--Paul-- > |
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