No need for ethnic violence

I wish to comment on the issue of ethnic violence in Port Moresby last weekend.
The resources of the police and the courts have been stretched to the limit.
The problem could have been avoided simply at the first instance by the aggrieved going to a village or mediation court, the police or the formal courts.
Papua New Guineans need to get away from this culture of ethnic conflict. We call it ethnic conflict only to try and justify the violence, but in reality it is criminal offending or criminal behaviour.
The people of Papua New Guineans who go to live in the city should behave accordingly and think and act sophisticated.
Let’s put a stop to this behaviour which leads to criminal offending and disturbing the peace. Law-abiding Papua New Guineans want to live in peace and want to enjoy living and working in our capital city.
For example, if your neighbour has planted a post past his or her boundary, don’t react by running to your ethnic group or reach for your Tramontina bush knife, axe, or gun, but go to the police or take out an injunction in a court of law.
If your neighbour swears or uses abusive and threatening language and behaviour, call the police.
The point is very clear dear Papua New Guineans. Let the law deal with the issues. Stop ethnic violence and stop resorting to jungle law. Simply put, stop offending, full stop.
Conflicts can be resolved if properly handled and if Papua New Guineans respect and have regard for the rule of law.
Papua New Guineans in the city should not be selfish and should be more sophisticated.
Think about other law-abiding Papua New Guineans like the disadvantaged, the poor and the marginalised people in society and other peace-loving and hardworking citizens.
Try to save police resources by not fighting, or raping women, abusing children, being involved in armed robbery or taking part in corrupt dealings.
The message is simple: Be selfless and let the rule of law prevail.

Tee Gee