MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Justice Minister admits a “culture of violence” and “impunity” in Brazil
“Economic interests” and a “culture of violence” are to blame for rate crimes in Brazil and conspire against government plans to disarm the population and improve security, claimed Justice Minister Jose Eduardo Cardozo. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rules“Besides the “culture of violence” Cardozo said that government initiatives for the disarmament of the civilian population are aborted by “economic interests” linked to companies that “want to sell guns and therefore put up obstacles” to the promotion of a “culture of peace”.”
Oct 08th, 2011 - 02:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0So, it's the arms industry that makes people keep a handgun in the home to protect the family from violent killers.
Balls.
Killing people on the street because they fail to show 'respect' is one thing;
allowing yourself and your family to be murdered by individuals who poison your dog, scale your wall, break through the razor-wire, and smash your electronic safety systems is something entirely different.
No, the Gun Lobby and armaments industries are not the cause of held-weapons . . . . . as the Justice Minister well knows.
The inabilities of the police, the military police and the justice system to protect the citizen, in a society where corruption extends to all these forces of the law, has forced citizens to pay for private protection in the face of public inadequacy.
Typical reaction by politicians - blame legal gun owners whilst criminals will always have illegal (untraceable) guns to rob and murder with. So how do you then protect yourself and your family when Government cant fullfill their obligations and duties to society and is corrupt? You are expected to be a sitting duck whilst they live with armed guards and security of the highest order. Vote the arseholes out!
Oct 09th, 2011 - 08:55 am - Link - Report abuse 0It's good that Brazilians voted not long time ago AGAINST banning to hold their gun(s). They have the right to protect themself.
Oct 11th, 2011 - 02:16 am - Link - Report abuse 0We are trying, Pedro.
Oct 11th, 2011 - 12:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0that´s what the Ficha Limpa is all about.
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