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Ireneparalegal · 11-04-2005, 12:41 PM

WHAT THE HELL??????

Las Vegas Mayor Says Cut Off Graffiti Artists' Thumbs

APLas Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman says he was serious about his suggestion to cut off the thumbs of graffiti taggers on TV.
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RENO, Nev. (Nov. 3) - Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman has suggested that those who deface freeways with graffiti should have their thumbs cut off on television.

Goodman, appearing Wednesday on the "Nevada Newsmakers" television show, said, "In the old days in France, they had beheading of people who commit heinous crimes.

"You know, we have a beautiful highway landscaping redevelopment in our downtown. We have desert tortoises and beautiful paintings of flora and fauna. These punks come along and deface it.

"I'm saying maybe you put them on TV and cut off a thumb," the mayor added. "That may be the right thing to do."

Goodman also suggested that whippings or canings should be brought back for children who get into trouble.

"I also believe in a little bit of corporal punishment going back to the days of yore, where examples have to be shown," Goodman said.

"I'm dead serious," said Goodman, adding, "Some of these (children) don't learn. You have got to teach them a lesson, and this is coming from a criminal defense lawyer."

"They would get a trial first," he added.

Another panelist on the show, Howard Rosenberg, a state university system regent, responded by saying that cutting off the thumbs of taggers won't solve the problem and Goodman should "use his head for something other than a hat rack."

11/03/05 14:24 EST

Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. The

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 11-04-2005, 01:36 PM

Damn.

And whats caning? Or is that with a cane?

robyrob · 11-04-2005, 02:44 PM

i think that they should crazyglue their thumbs up their noses instead

D-Dey · 11-04-2005, 04:13 PM

What the hell country does he think we're in? Iran?

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sara · 11-04-2005, 10:40 PM

I think somebody didn't get enough hugs as a child.

James"Thunder"Early · 11-04-2005, 11:21 PM

I don't agree with his solution, but I can understand his frustration. No one wants to look at graffiti all over the place.

rusyd · 11-05-2005, 12:42 AM

I heard about that on the news. A little out there I think.

Ireneparalegal · 11-05-2005, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robyrob

i think that they should crazyglue their thumbs up their noses instead

i would prefer UP THEIR BUTTS!!!!

11-04-2005, 12:41 PM	#1
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11-04-2005, 11:21 PM	#6
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11-05-2005, 12:42 AM	#7
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	I heard about that on the news. A little out there I think.