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Citizen Contribution: Anonymous [1995] ZAConAsmRes 528 (1 February 1995)

 

1.02.95



I would like to submit my opinions on the following:

  1. The death penalty: This is absolutely necessary in cases of murder, rape and, in some instances, child abuse. In the latter case, castration can also be carried out.
  2. Abortion: Only in the case of, for example, German measles, or an abnormal foetus, or possibly children under 12.
  3. Language: Every pupil should have the right to be taught in his mother tongue, or at least in the language of his choice. In such a case, he should attend a school, college, etc. which offers classes in his mother tongue or the language of his choice, and not expect institutions to comply with his preferences.
  4. Children: Every father and mother must make a thoughtful decision with regard to the number of their children. Their circumstances will determine if they can afford to properly look after a large family in respect of education as well as further studies. Children are very sensitive about their environment, clothing, accommodation, furniture, vehicles, holidays, etc. and no-one wants to be the cause of unhappiness, which is why no parent should have more children than he/she can afford.
  5. Rape: I regard the rape of a young child by an older person as unforgivable, and it should be punishable by death. Castration should also be carried out in order to put rapists out of action for life. Group rapists must receive no mercy. Rapists of old people must also receive the death penalty.


Teachers of both sexes and people enjoying a situation of trust with children who seduce those children ought to be suspended immediately.

  1. Residential rights: Everyone should have the privilege of owning their own piece of land or home, providing that they can afford it and that they are able to purchase it with their own funds or by means of a loan. No-one may squat on someone else's property, as it doesn't belong to them. In such a case the owner has the right to remove such people from his property.


I have no objection to people buying the property next to mine, providing they can adjust and feel at home in the environment.

  1. Termination of service: After giving repeated warnings regarding unsatisfactory work, every employer should have the right to instruct an employee to leave his service after a month's notice. After all, one is responsible for carrying out the duties of the owner on one's own property, and one knows not to treat anyone unfairly.

Thank you very much for reading the above.
Yours sincerely
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