When is a crime successful? PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 19 October 2007 19:33 Written by Maureen Wilton
The incident which claimed the life of Lucky Dube has been described as a "hi-jacking gone wrong". Please can someone explain to me when we should describe a hi-jacking as having gone "right"? 

When exactly should any crime be considered successful?  And who exactly has succeeded?  In my opinion the words "successful" and "crime" cannot be used together in a sentence, they are mutually exclusive.

From the news reports, it sounds as though the police plan to do "all in their power" to bring the perpetrators to justice. Thats all well and good, but would they do the same for me, or you, or the person next to you?

Do you think there is any chance this incident will make any difference at all to the government's view on crime prevention?  I don't intend holding my breath waiting for this to happen.

Even though I don't know Lucky Dube, and am not really a fan of Reggae music, I am deeply saddened by his death in this manner.  I am sad for South Africa, because we have lost another of our successful citizens, while the heartless, useless individuals who perpetrate these deeds continue to enjoy their freedom.
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written by Greybaard, October 20, 2007
Maybe when you think about it, Bob Marley went out in the same way. No at the right time, but probably prepared for it more than me.

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