Corruption is deadlier than drug, alcohol abuse

Every evening, BTV beams faces of suspected criminals- drug dealers, drug users, fraudsters, to those who allegedly stole government furniture and other goods.

The government has in the last four years publicised in its Daily News, names of drunken driving conicts, and has recently announced its intentions to publish the names of paedophiles and other sex offenders. These are commendable efforts to guard against crimes of all forms from taking root in our society. For that, we applaud the police for their fight against crime. However, the damage these crimes cause to society is insignificant compared to what corruption can do, or is doing to the nation.