Las Vegas mayor: Cut off thumbs of graffiti artists [View All]

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http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/nevada/2005/nov/03/110310216.html

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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.

... "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.

... "They would get a trial first," he added.

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