I have to agree with ash here. But I also remember in my younger days, my dad was very strict (still is) - but he taught me right and wrong. The school I went to - we used to get caned if we spoke or disrupted the class, and being in the middle east - sometimes we were told to stay out in the 40 degree heat for about 30 - 45 mins. Punishment enough to set us straight.
The cops really do need to toughen up. Police brutality? If its done without a reason, sure it is - but based on whats happened the last few weeks - a bit of brutality for those shitheads who attack for no reason, would really send the message across. Might be that the state will be under the watchful eye of the cops - but this is what melbourne needs right now.
honestly - i dont even bother going to the city anymore - seeing people chucking up all over hte joint, urinating in alleys, druggies all over hte place - nup , i rather just stick around my area for a quiet one. The city really does need to get a good clean up.
Perhaps it is a mixture of things - tough schooling and tough cops.