This appears similar to the Jewish Beth Din.


>Hi John,
>There may be another way http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/content/2005/s1476779.htm
>The authorities are running trials here at present and it seems to be working.
>It boils down to a matter of respect.
>It may also be able to be applied to the community as a whole.
>
>>>>Just thought I'd post an update on my campaign . . .
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>>>>http://www.memphisflyer.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A10241
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>>>You quote your opponent as saying "we can't arrest our way out of the crime problem." And then you claim he is wrong.
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>>>But a review of the evidence says he is close to being correct. Despite an increase in arrests and incarcerations in the US - the crime rate has gone up.
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>>Take a look at New York City. They arrested their way out of crime. Over 10 years the crime rate dropped by 60% because they drew a line in the sand. As for building jails, look at Joe Arpaio - the Phoenix AZ Sheriff.