When we are charged with non–violent crimes like the use of indecent language, possession of a stick of herb, breaching the Noise Abatement Act or even some minor traffic offence, can you give us the opportunity to pay our debt to society while still earning a living? Perhaps, you could give us house arrest with a strong curfew, where we can go to work, make a living, feed our families and still pay back society. Maybe you can let us out Monday to Friday so we can still work, take our youths to school, help them with their homework, and teach them
