Protect state properties

DAMAGING of the Parliament house is the first of its kind in PNG and it will never be forgotten.
I think, in the Commonwealth nations, there must be a law in place regarding the protection of State property like Parliament, the Governor-General’s residence and offices, judges’ residences and court houses, and prime minister’s residence.
When damages are done by a certain group of people, they arrest them immediately and are sent them to jail for life year’s imprisonment without bail or fine.
Those disciplinary forces found guilty must face the rule of law and be sent to life year’s imprisonment.
When we saw the beautiful, unique Parliament house deliberately being damaged by rogue undisciplined officers, we were very sad, angry and ashamed.
They acted like senseless animals in a very-violent manner.
The Government must set up some tough laws for disciplinary forces immediately.
Replace the present disciplinary officers aged above 50.
Recruit disciplinary officers straight from the national high schools through non-school leavers’ form or through online selection.
The Government should issue guns to the Parliament security officers.
Use video footage to identify those who were involved in damaging Parliament.
If they are still being employed in the force, then deduct damage costs from their salaries.
Officers in uniform deliberately and wilfully damaged our national house.
Should we allow this to happen in future?
The judiciary system should do something very serious about protecting State assets and people.

Andy Mapi