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Editorial, Normal
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The National, Friday 31st May 2013

 CAN someone enlighten us on the procedure for military personnel carrying weapons with live ammunition in public? Would be good if the police commissioner or defence commander can enlighten us. 

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Military personnel are supposed to be the most disciplined people in PNG. Their conduct, on and off duty, should be reflected in the way they live because that should have been instilled in them during training. 

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WHICH brings us to ask how much the State has paid over the past 10 years in civil suits caused by the action of the country’s disciplined forces?

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THE city authority should create a roundabout at the turn off into the Rainbow suburb. This will then allow the smooth flow of vehicles into the residential area and those coming out. The current trend is based on the survival of the fittest, those with bigger vehicles bully their way through. 

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DRINK driving is the major cause of road accidents in the country. Authorities responsible for conducting random road checks on drivers and vehicles should hang their head in shame for not carrying out their task diligently. Imagine what it would be like if police officers had breathalysers and it was compulsory for any driver to take the test. 

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THE failure by law enforcing agencies to enforce penalties has allowed law and order problems to grow. We remember last year our good prime minister saying PNG had strong laws but the enforcement was lacking.  

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HE said the public did not see police taking action when somebody misbehaved, harassed a woman or threatened the innocent. We hope to see changes following the launching of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s succession programme on Monday.

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PORT Moresby is doing well if its intention is to replace Lae as the “pothole city”. With more vehicles on the roads and a spell of rain, more and more potholes are popping up. City authorities appear to be in no hurry to fix the problem.

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MVIL recently indicated that it was prepared to discuss road maintenance issues with the NCDC. Let’s hope it happens sooner than later. At the rate new (or rather reconditioned) vehicles are joining the already-heavy traffic, driving in Port Moresby is becoming a nightmare. 

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TRAFFIC congestion is now a norm in the city. Whoever is responsible for Lands and Transport should do a major audit of this department and get rid of the deadwood. They are a waste of taxpayers’ money. 

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