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5.Of course, crime cannot be eradicated even with tough laws and severe punishment. But the deterrent effect will make it clear to potential law-breakers that crime does not pay.
6.To curb the rise of crime rates, all criminal acts, whether serious or minor, must be punished.
7.Regarding the question of current societal morality, steps should be taken to strengthen moral education, long-term efforts for subtle influence, but illegitimate draconian laws cannot be used in an attempt to resolve moral problems all in one shot; rushing like this will only botch everything.
8.If trivialities in our daily lives still have to come under scrutiny by the authorities, it will be hard for us to point an accusing finger at those who are thinking of leaving. They may just want to exercise fully their freedom of choice.
9.SINGAPORE has stern laws and rules to regulate people's lives, not even sparing their trivial mischief. Accustomed to the system, Singaporeans have become apprehensive about anything banned by law, because any violation—either a crime or a mere blunder—will incur sure penalties with little room for mitigation.
