deterrent Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 The article Same article, another source Mayor: Sever Thumbs of Graffiti Artists Thursday November 3, 2005 8:31 PM RENO, Nev. (AP) - Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman has suggested that those who deface freeways with graffiti should have their thumbs cut off on television. Goodman, appearing Wednesday on the ``Nevada Newsmakers'' television show, said, ``In the old days in France, they had beheading of people who commit heinous crimes. ``You know, we have a beautiful highway landscaping redevelopment in our downtown. We have desert tortoises and beautiful paintings of flora and fauna. These punks come along and deface it. ``I'm saying maybe you put them on TV and cut off a thumb,'' the mayor added. ``That may be the right thing to do.'' Goodman also suggested that whippings or canings should be brought back for children who get into trouble. ``I also believe in a little bit of corporal punishment going back to the days of yore, where examples have to be shown,'' Goodman said. ``I'm dead serious,'' said Goodman, adding, ``Some of these (children) don't learn. You have got to teach them a lesson, and this is coming from a criminal defense lawyer.'' ``They would get a trial first,'' he added. Another panelist on the show, Howard Rosenberg, a state university system regent, responded by saying that cutting off the thumbs of taggers won't solve the problem and Goodman should ``use his head for something other than a hat rack.'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGS156 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Mayor: Sever Thumbs of Graffiti Artists Thursday November 3, 2005 8:31 PM RENO, Nev. (AP) - Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman has suggested that those who deface freeways with graffiti should have their thumbs cut off on television. Goodman, appearing Wednesday on the ``Nevada Newsmakers'' television show, said, ``In the old days in France, they had beheading of people who commit heinous crimes. ``You know, we have a beautiful highway landscaping redevelopment in our downtown. We have desert tortoises and beautiful paintings of flora and fauna. These punks come along and deface it. ``I'm saying maybe you put them on TV and cut off a thumb,'' the mayor added. ``That may be the right thing to do.'' Goodman also suggested that whippings or canings should be brought back for children who get into trouble. ``I also believe in a little bit of corporal punishment going back to the days of yore, where examples have to be shown,'' Goodman said. ``I'm dead serious,'' said Goodman, adding, ``Some of these (children) don't learn. You have got to teach them a lesson, and this is coming from a criminal defense lawyer.'' ``They would get a trial first,'' he added. Another panelist on the show, Howard Rosenberg, a state university system regent, responded by saying that cutting off the thumbs of taggers won't solve the problem and Goodman should ``use his head for something other than a hat rack.'' http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/stor...5390726,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adderall Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 the best part is when the guy says 'use your head for something besides a hat rack' hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStreaks Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I think this guy should have his fingers cut off everytime he makes another stupid comment/suggestion as he did with this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westy Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 That'll never happen. Also, that hat-rack comment is indeed hilarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screaming hand logo Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 maybe cutting off my index finger would be more reasonable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Little Helper Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Wonder what that mayor would think of cutting off the tongues of corrupt politicians. We have a judicial system for a reason. Then again as a parolee with some years inside, I mighta given up a finger in exchange of a long sentence never a thumb though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warelonian Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 i thought oscar goodman was an OK guy with all his boozing and everything, but when he came out with this bullshit, he totally killed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRIZ 156 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midas_ups Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 thats awesome, but remeber what koch said on style wars 'thats the best thing i could have seen, it meens im definately getting to them' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEE38 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 being from las vegas i think we have one fucking great mayor. that bitch is raw, i like it. i like the cutting his tongue idea too. but how is he going to down all the booze? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 there are three fucking threads on this douchebag statement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASER1NE Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 One day a 'graffiti writer' is gonna do something real stupid to someone real important, and then this shit wont seem to far off ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANAL Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 That piece says it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HATEBREEDER Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 "they would get a trial " really dumbass? I figured a cop would catch a kid tagging, saw off his finger on the spot, and call up the news to tape him. you fucking fucking stupid man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CREATURRE Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 ^^^ignore that folks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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~KRYLON2~ Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 thats awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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