Chris

I see the self righteous brigade are out in force as usual this evening. It makes me sick how little sense some people have of proportionality. It's oh, so easy to wave a picth fork and demand people be flogged and dragged through the streets on the back of a cart isn't it. There once was a time when we hanged people for petty theft and I have no doubt there are some members of this forum who would love us to go back to those days. Nevertheless, I can't help wondering what secret inadequacies they are ashamed of, that they feel the need to shout so loudly and point at other people.

This ex-copper made a stupid error of judgement. Possibly he was arrogant as hell along with it. Well, he will go to jail, for three years - a length of time determined by someone who is professionally qualified to make that decision. And when he gets out he will have to start a new career from scratch, with whoever will have him. What possible justice would be served if, 20-odd years from now, he is denied whatever pension he has worked for and is forced into relative poverty? That's not justice, it's petty, small minded, vindictiveness. Shame, shame, shame on all of you.